The leblanc normandy 4 bb clarinet from the heritage series is an extremely freeblowing and flexible clarinet. This is a beautiful yamaha model ycl221 ii bass clarinet. Not sure on years but keywork is inline, sculpted like leblanc but sheet metal trill key guide. The seriel number is 21206 and the clarinet is decent condition and was played for a few years. The vintage clarinet doctor home page winston salem.
The licorice shtick blog is the creation of the vintage clarinet doctor, a winston salem, nc based woodwind instrument repair shop specializing in vintage and antique clarinets, saxophones, and the occasional flute. Depending on your price range, you may want to find an older model noblet clarinet, since they manufactured these older versions with better wood and may have taken more time with the details. There was a model 40 noblet that was below the model 45. Logos for editorial use are suitable to illustrate news articles, but. In 1904, noblet found himself with no heir to the family business, and it was sold to georges leblanc. The bell and crook are both in good condition with no dents, or plating wear. All the nickel silver plated key work is in excellent condition.
Omitted from the photo were the bassett clarinet which did not exist in their line at that time, the a bass clarinet which only selmer has made in modern times, but examples of which have existed since the 1800s. Noblet clarinets model 40 and 45 are ver y nice indtermediate instruments. This is a superb condition noblet, paris, bass clarinet in grenadilla wood, to low eb. The barrel, upper and lower joints all have the logo with the d in the lyre above the oval as shown in the first two photos which the clarinet perfection website shows the logo as an early model 40. Although this clarinet is made of metal, the clarinet tone is surprisingly mellow. Your vito duke beri has the bell keys on the right my noblet standard low bb beri has its. We carry a wide selection of student clarinets that provide a smart alternative to renting. Free vector for music, musical instruments and woodwind instruments designs. For serial numbers for models 27, 40 and 45, see the noblet 27 page. Simone, if you have found one of these which plays to your liking at a price within your budget, that would be good enough for me. He is probably confusing clarinet info with sax info. Links to websites about clarinets, reeds, mouthpieces, serial numbers, and clarinet makers. This french made clarinet is discontinued, but we found a collection of them and are ready to sell.
The rh joint had serious chipping on the bottom, and i spliced in material from a plastic instrument. They are quite nice instruments, somewhat heavier than my buffet, which isn. The flexible, freeblowing normandy l4k noblet clarinet is ideal for both students who want a wood clarinet and pros doing studio work, doubling, or jazz. Rose 40 etudes became the clarinetists holy bible, rose 32. This clarinet is in mint condition with just one nick in the plastic body. Ive been told that one can contact customer service at the leblanc company and they may have information about noblet serial numbers. I say may because i dont know how complete or accurate it is. Dec 21, 2006 ive started playing with noblet clarinets, don. Noblet paris clarinet 100% grenadilla wood with case reverb. Mar 22, 2020 the licorice shtick blog is the creation of the vintage clarinet doctor, a winston salem, nc based woodwind instrument repair shop specializing in vintage and antique clarinets, saxophones, and the occasional flute. But, i also happened to know the original owner of the clarinet.
However, the last noblet, having no heirs, passed on his company to a mr. Beaugnier, vito, noblet etc models archive sax on the web forum. However, i would prefer to use my buffet crampon r bb clarinet for playing classical music, and use the noblet bb metal clarinet for playing jazz music. Leblanc continued to make clarinets under the noblet name. This instrument is new, it was used as a shop demonstrator, and was one of the last c clarinets made by leblanc before their factory was sold to buufet in 2009. The noblet 45a from leblanc france is an intermediate instrument that has a beautiful fullbodied tone quality that is exceptionally flexible, responsive and easy to control throughout the clarinet range. Noblet was established in france making instruments for the court of louis xv.
Graphics for concert invitations and music classes adverts. Apr 08, 2015 this feature is not available right now. However, what the market today refers to as an intermediate clarinet means something very different than what this clarinet is. Leblanc and noblet were originally separate french woodwind manufacturing companies dating back to the mideighteenth century. Home before and after clarinet donations contact us learn music lessons oriental rugs performance shop services testimonials links. Comes in its original hardshell case with a mouthpiece. This item noblet model 4k bb intermediate clarinet. A wonderful step up instrument for any player looking to further develop their sound. Heres what the new owner had to say about mouthpieces on this noblet tenor.
Noblet 45 laureate the noblet 45 laureate was an interesting model. I tried several and the link hr 7 was the best, but still a bit much for me to play every day. I have an noblet artist, in a perfect condition not for sale. Sep 22, 2017 the last batch of the noblet bb metal clarinet was made in 1972. But starting around 1972 both the diamond logo and the newer tv screen shaped logo were used, depending on the model number. The vintage clarinet doctor blog the licorice shtick.
It seems that this oval noblet emblem was in use from the 1940s through about 1962, then use of the diamond logo extended to about 1990. This stunning remastered grenadilla wood body clarinet was made in france and remastered. Find clarinet stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection. It was tightened using a special clarinet bell ring press. May 26, 2018 im looking to buy a noblet made in france metal clarinet with a serial number of 63, and i was wondering if anybody actually knew how much its worth because they seem to be selling it for awfully cheap. Over 200 used clarinet bodies for bb and bass clarinet. Noblet emblem has the double diamond, thus a newer emblem.
This mixed serial number clarinet came to me with cracks in the lh joint and one very minor chip on that joint. Note, a real beauty in a new leblanc case accessories. This noblet paris clarinet is an excellent intermediate instrument with many of the features of professional model clarinets. Get the guaranteed best price on student bb clarinets like the leblanc heritage series noblet model 4 student clarinet at musicians friend. Get the guaranteed best price on bass clarinets like the noblet model 60 low eb bass clarinet at musicians friend. Noblet would help establish france as the center of woodwind manufacturing. Clarinets free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Logos database editorial logos find clarinet logo image and details. An optional resonance key for the recital provides additional. Key of bb, grenadilla wood, nickel silver plated keys remastered. I can also make most parts that are out of production, i can also repair most broken parts you have, even if all the parts are not there. Dont miss the chance to have a original french made intermediate clarinet. The vintage clarinet doctor is a winston salem, nc based business, serving many other locations across the us and canada, japan, australia, and western europe. Youll note that all of the horns in the photo were products of leblanc paris.
The secret life of pets 2 credits superlogos wiki fandom. Given the low serial number, i would put the age of the horn at 1940. Leblanc france noblet 40 grenadilla clarinet rent to own. The bb clarinet is a popular instrument for beginning musicians.
This noblet bb metal clarinet is made of solid nickel silver, and it is made in france. We are dedicated to the repair and restoration of vintage and antique clarinets and saxophones. I know of noblet, but i do not know about the artist model. I have over 300 sax keys and 1,000 clarinet keys for bb and bass. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is pristine throughout. The artist model is physically the same as the regular 45 except it has hand selected aged wood. I cannot locate a serial number on any piece but each piece does have the noblet paris with a line around this and an n above it, this seems like a hard plastic i could be wrong any info i can get would be helpful.
Information about model names not listed above is found on the laureate page. From information at, this oval logo was used from the 1940s. The last batch of the noblet bb metal clarinet was made in 1972. Silhouette of a clarinet, long woodwind instrument, round tone hole rings and flaring bell at the end. The noblet wood clarinet was known as a solid performing, intermediate level clarinet. There is also a noblet and normandy partial serial number list posted on that site.
Logos for editorial use are suitable to illustrate news articles, but are not cleared for commercial use. However,unlike my past forays in the packaged software field, i quicklycame to like the price of a recurring. All four pieces of the clarinet are marked with the noblet symbol, noblet paris in the television screen shaped box with an n in a circle sitting on top. On the bell of the it looks like it says nohlet france but they have it listed as nobelt. A place for sharing information about clarinets, especially vintage models. Noblet clarinet information early emblems early shared throat keys noblet 40 noblet stubbins. I was just wondering what a rough estimate was and what kind it is specifically. A preceeding f in the serial number indicates a clarinet made for the european market a442, a444. Even the last of them are believed to be somewhat better than the average metal clarinet, but they are nothing too exciting. Noblet metal clarinet noblet metal clarinets were made up into the 1960s long after most makers quit by 1940. In 1988 there was the plastinite noblet n, which may simply be a dressed up vito. The history of leblanc dates back to 1750 when ets.
We also offer historical and technical information, evaluations, estimates, and sales of restored instruments. Thousands of new, highquality pictures added every day. Noblet model 60 low eb bass clarinet musicians friend. They say the round noblet emblem was in use from the 1940s through about 1962, then the diamond emblem to about 1990, and the tv sreen starting about 1973 and overlapped with the diamond, depending on model number. Noblet currently uses numbers to designate models in the line. The model 45 had simply the diamondshaped logo with the word noblet engraved inside it.
Im looking to buy a noblet made in france metal clarinet with a serial number of 63, and i was wondering if anybody actually knew how much its worth because they seem to be selling it for awfully cheap. I have purchased what i believe is an older noblet paris clarinet i know nothing about any clarinet and wondered if someone could help me out here. Finest pisoni fish skin pads have been fitted throughout, the key work polished, and all tenon and touch corks replaced. Leblanc heritage series noblet model 4 student clarinet.
The vintage clarinet doctor home page winston salem, nc. Music industry conference business guide sage journals. The upper and lower sections both have the matching serial number 386xx the bell ring was loose. Several years ago i had a noblet that i dated through leblanc. It is estimated to be made between the late 1960s and 1972. Leblanc france noblet 40 grenadilla clarinet rent to own program. On the other hand the very old noblet is a very exciting instrumentthose made in the 1920s or earlier. Get the guaranteed best price on harmony clarinets like the noblet model 55 alto clarinet at musicians friend. Noblet clarinets are generally worth the money in my view. Facebook keep up with my latest horns, ask questions, read the occasionally. A highly tapered bore combines with a thicker grenadilla wood body to deliver a lush clarinet tone. More serial number information is found on the noblet n page. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. It produces a satisfying tone without much effort, and the student models are wellmade and affordable.
Leblanc france noblet 40 grenadilla clarinet description. Leblanc heritage series noblet model 4 student clarinet with. This clarinet comes standard with a high quality grenadilla wood body, undercut tone holes, silver plated keys and a thumb rest. The owner of this lovely clarinet recounts that it was purchased in the 1940s from the owner of victor music in madison, wi 456 state st.
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