LeBlanc Espirit

I've had my Le Blanc Esprit for nearly two years. When I bought it I tried 3 different clarinets roughly in the same price range for my first intermediate/proffessional clarinet and I was not disapointed. It has the ability to play any style of music from Jazz to classical with an incredible tone.

This clarinet is slightly longer and wider than a Buffet E13 and is much heavier but this clarinet is robust and is capable of taking a player beyond grade 8. I find it is very easy to tune and blends well with other players and can stand out well as an solo instrument.

This is a great clarinet do not be put off of trying it because of some negative comments from other other websites because it can sure take a beating. Trust me!!!!

LeBlanc clarinets deserve to be so much more popular than they are. Lovely tone and feel to the instrument, good intonation, well set up. A real joy to play.

I have a pair of Leblanc Esprit clarinets. I bought my B flat just under two years ago, and my A just under a year ago. Leblanc is a well trusted and well known make, always of high quality. Unfortunately they do not make Leblanc Esprit clarinets any more, but if you can find a second hand clarinet in good condition then I would recommend buying it.

The cost of these clarinets is rising, as they are of very high quality and are not available knew anymore. A leblanc esprit B flat would be valued at around £1300, and an A £1500. Overall buying a pair together would cost around £3000. Although this may seem expensive, it is very good quality for money, and this clarinet is of such a standard that it would last your life time.

The clarinet itself is of a high standard and will take you past grae 8 standard. It has a lovely tone and good silver plated key work, it also is made of ebony wood. It plays with lovely ease, and will not dissapoint.

I have never had any problems with mine, or have known anyone who has, as they are surprisingly durable.

Overall I can find no fault with the Lablanc Esprit clarinet, and would say it is one of the best clarinets I have ever played, comparing it to other makes and models of clarinet at this level: Buffet E13, Yamaha and Selmer. The Leblanc Esprit comes out above these others.