G. Leblanc Vintage Clarinet

G. Leblanc built their reputation making professional clarinets in France, and their vintage instruments are still sought after by players who appreciate the tone and feel of older French-made horns. This Bb clarinet is a modified Boehm system instrument — it has been altered in our shop as a working example of the kinds of keywork customizations that are possible on a clarinet. If you've ever been curious about what a modified setup looks and feels like in practice, this is a rare opportunity to try one in person.

The horn has a fresh set of leather pads installed and has been fully set up and is ready to play. It's a legitimate step toward the kind of professional clarinet many players eventually land on — the R13 lineage that has defined French clarinet making for decades shares its roots with instruments like this one. That heritage shows in how it plays: responsive, warm, and capable.

This isn't a student horn, and it isn't a display piece. It's a real instrument with real history, set up properly and ready to be used.

We always recommend coming in to try clarinets before you buy. Every instrument plays a little differently, and the best way to find the one that works for you is to put it in your hands and compare. A basic case is included with purchase.