{"product_id":"leblanc-paris-semi-rationale-professional-alto-saxophone-sn-79","title":"Leblanc Paris Semi-Rationale Professional Alto Saxophone SN 79","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeblanc Paris Semi-Rationale Alto Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe G. Leblanc Paris Semi-Rationale alto saxophone reflects Leblanc's distinctive approach to saxophone mechanism design, with extensive linked keywork that departs from more conventional layouts. This instrument is especially noteworthy for its SR marking and unusually elaborate Rationale-style mechanism, a combination that will interest experienced players and collectors focused on distinctive French saxophone design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeblanc Paris Semi-Rationale Alto Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Alto saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Eb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Semi-Rationale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel Marking: SRB-79\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Extensive Rationale-style linked mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Black shaped soft case with backpack carry configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: None included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 79\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage saxophone is in excellent playing order. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The satin body surfaces and polished keywork show widespread age-related tarnish, dulling, spotting, light scratches, and localized finish wear, including a pronounced horizontal abrasion around the bell throat. The neck cork shows visible wear and discoloration, and the included soft case has dust, scuffs, and general exterior wear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Semi-Rationale Alto Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis instrument is best suited to experienced saxophonists, collectors, and specialists interested in historic French saxophone design and unconventional mechanical systems. Its extensive linked keywork offers a distinctly period-specific playing interface rather than contemporary standardized ergonomics, making it particularly relevant to musicians who appreciate unusual mechanisms and are comfortable becoming familiar with a specialized key layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Semi-Rationale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat distinguishes the keywork on this instrument?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saxophone carries an SRB marking associated with the Semi-Rationale design, while its extensive linked mechanism and ornate openwork guards closely resemble the fuller Rationale-style configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this use a conventional modern key layout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The linked mechanism represents a specialized historical approach to saxophone keywork. Players accustomed to contemporary layouts should allow time to become familiar with its touch relationships and mechanical organization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this saxophone identified?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bell engraving identifies G. Leblanc at 70 Rue des Rigoles in Paris. The lower body is stamped SRB-79, and the number 79 is repeated on the bell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Leblanclogo\/Leblanclogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Leblanclogo\/LeblanclogoThumb0.jpg\" alt=\"Leblanc Logo\" align=\"Middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\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":"Auction","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67626873913709,"sku":"GLPAS-SRB79","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Leblanc-Paris-Semi-Rationale-Professional-Alto-Saxophone-SN-79.jpg?v=1791455221","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/leblanc-paris-semi-rationale-professional-alto-saxophone-sn-79","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}