{"product_id":"leblanc-paperclip-professional-contrabass-clarinet-in-nickel-plate-sn-2229","title":"Leblanc Paperclip Professional Contrabass Clarinet in Nickel Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeblanc Paperclip Contra Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Leblanc paperclip contra clarinet is a distinctive low clarinet design valued by players, educators, and ensembles for placing the contra register into a more compact folded form than a conventional upright contra clarinet. Leblanc has a long association with professional clarinet design, and the paperclip contra format remains especially interesting to low-clarinet specialists, band programs, and collectors who need the depth of the contra clarinet voice in a manageable physical layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeblanc Paperclip Contra Clarinet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Contrabass clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Paperclip \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Folded metal body with floor peg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Nickel plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Mouthpiece, ligature, cork grease\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: 2229\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis used instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The plated body, bow, bell, and keywork show general surface scratches, polishing marks, scuffs, localized tarnish, and areas of finish discoloration consistent with use. The mouthpiece cork shows visible wear and spotting. The included hard case is heavily worn, with torn and peeling exterior covering, scuffed edges, worn corners, and a worn interior lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Paperclip Contra Clarinet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis instrument is best suited to advanced clarinetists, low-clarinet specialists, educators, and ensemble programs that need the depth and color of the contra clarinet register. Its folded paperclip layout makes it especially appealing to players who value a more compact physical design while retaining the musical role expected from a contra clarinet in wind ensemble, clarinet choir, pit, and contemporary scoring contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Leblanc Paperclip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do players look for the Leblanc paperclip contra clarinet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers look for the Leblanc paperclip contra clarinet because its folded metal design offers the low clarinet voice in a compact layout that is visually distinctive and practical for many ensemble settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat musical settings suit a contra clarinet like this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA contra clarinet is useful in wind ensemble, clarinet choir, theater work, contemporary chamber music, and scoring situations where a strong low-reed color is needed below the bass clarinet range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho should consider this instrument instead of a standard bass clarinet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis instrument is for players and programs that specifically need the contra clarinet register. A standard bass clarinet is more common for general doubling, while this instrument serves the deeper low-clarinet role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Leblanclogo\/Leblanclogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Leblanclogo\/LeblanclogoThumb0.jpg\" alt=\"Leblanc Logo\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Leblanc dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Direct Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53659057062253,"sku":"LCBC-2229","price":10199.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7129953.jpg?v=1786032153","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/leblanc-paperclip-professional-contrabass-clarinet-in-nickel-plate-sn-2229","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}