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An Outstanding Bass Clarinet for Nearly Any Repertoire





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The Leblanc L60 Bass Clarinet is a spectacular instrument designed for seasoned clarinetists. This stand-out bass clarinet is made from top-notch grenadilla wood, mimicking the magnificent craftsmanship of Leblanc’s top-tier professional clarinets. While other bass clarinets feature synthetic materials that can only attempt to create that same woody sound, the L60 is the real thing. Paired with a silver-plated Bach brass bell, the L60 produces an authentic, professional-level bass clarinet tone that gives players an edge, making them feel super confident even when transitioning from the practice room to the stage. A single register key mechanism makes the switch from clarinet to bass clarinet easier than ever, facilitating gorgeous tone in all registers while maintaining consistent and accurate intonation. Another aspect of the L60’s thoughtful design is its nickel-plated keys, which move smoothly and consistently over each undercut tone hole, providing an ultra-cohesive sound across the instrument’s Bb to low Eb range. Clarinetists at Sweetwater are blown away by this outstanding horn, and we’re confident you will be, too!





Aged and unstained grenadilla body for a robust, woody sound





This stand-out bass clarinet is made from top-notch grenadilla wood that mimics the magnificent craftsmanship of Leblanc’s top-tier professional clarinets. While other student and bass clarinets feature synthetic materials that can only attempt to create that same woody sound, the L60 is made from the real thing. The bell’s finish features stunning nickel plating that provides spectacular ergonomics, enabling the player to easily access the lower register and resulting in an authentic, professional-level bass clarinet tone. Lastly, the L60 has a sturdy floor peg, allowing players to exercise proper posture and playing technique without struggling to balance the instrument.





Nickel-plated keywork covers the Bb to low Eb range





A seasoned bass clarinetist needs an instrument that can tackle any piece of music placed in front of them. As such, Leblanc has loaded the L60 bass clarinet with everything you’ll need to put your skills on display. To start, the L60 is equipped with nickel-plated keys outfitted with stainless steel springs for a precise and fast response. The L60 also has special keywork that expands its range and playability, including a low Eb key on the bell. Last but not least, top-notch Valentino pads cover each tone hole, giving you consistent action and tone every time you play.





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Leblanc clarinets: crafting high-quality student instruments





In 1905, Georges Leblanc purchased Ets. D. Noblet, an instrument maker that had helped put France at the center of woodwind manufacturing by producing impeccable instruments for the French court. Georges and his son Leon, an accomplished clarinetist, merged old-world craftsmanship with scientific advances in acoustic design and manufacturing to produce a line of clarinets with remarkable playability and consistency. Leblanc launched Leblanc USA in 1946 with the assistance of Vito Pascucci, who had earned a reputation as a skilled instrument repairman for the Glenn Miller band. While Leblanc France focused on creating professional-level instruments, Leblanc USA turned its attention to crafting high-quality student instruments, releasing them under the Vito imprint in 1960. Currently, as a part of Conn-Selmer’s stunning roster of brands, Leblanc continues to produce student instruments distinguished by a high level of playability and robust feature sets.





Leblanc L60 Professional Bass Clarinet Features:


Professional-level Bb bass clarinet


Range extends from Bb to low Eb (on bell)


2-piece natural, undyed grenadilla wood body produces a robust, woody sound


Nickel-plated keywork with Valentino pads delivers light, responsive action


Nickel-plated Bach brass bell delivers full-bodied tone and excellent projection


Single register key mechanism increases playability and makes maintenance easy


Sturdy floor peg supports the clarinet and encourages proper playing posture and technique


Comes equipped with an ABS mouthpiece and wood shell case