I inherited this a while back and since being laid off i need to see if i can possibly find out what it's worth,i hate getting rid of it due to sentimental reasons but times are really tough.
Keep in mind,i am not thinking I'll get rich with this,i know it might only be worth a few bucks but i do want to get the right price and have the right information on it when i do try to sale it.
The clarinet is stamped with G,LeBlanc Paris France and then the Roman Numeral 3.
The serial number is 15557 and it seems to be made of a dark wood,possibly cherry?
No cracks or damage in the wood but the metal is somewhat tarnished,nothing a good cleaning wont fix.
The mouth piece says Noblet Paris and has the cover,it has 2 barrel joints with it,both are stamped with G LeBlanc Paris and the roman numeral 3.
All the cork is in great shape and everything fits very tight together,the small white pads probably need replacing since they are loose.
There is also a metal piece in the case that i can only describe as an upside down U which has a screw at the bottom and a thumb lever looking deal at the top which presses on a piece of metal when pushed.
The case is old and lined with a red fabric (unknown) and has a tag inside that says LeBlanc Paris with a black outline with gold designs around it,the case is dirty but is not damaged with leather trim and what looks like a woven tan mesh (almost looks like bamboo).
There is a 1 1/2 by 1 1/2 metal plate on the outside that has LeBlanc stamped on it and also the words "LeBlanc Paris.........Manufacture Artistque Dinstruments De Musique"
The Leblanc LL pictured in the below link is the closest i could find after many hours of searching,my case is almost exactly the same,the only difference is the Emblem in the image of the clarinets upper joint does not have France under it like mine does.
http://www.clarinetperfection.com/MyClarinets.htm
I looked for forum rules and did not see anything about posting images so I'll wait and see if it's ok and then I'll post a few of my piece.
Any help would be appreciated on an appraisal and any info on this,i tried calling a few music shops but they charge for appraisals and i just don't have the funds for it at the moment.
I hope i covered everything and i welcome any help on this and thank anyone beforehand for taking the time to help me.
Keep in mind,i am not thinking I'll get rich with this,i know it might only be worth a few bucks but i do want to get the right price and have the right information on it when i do try to sale it.
The clarinet is stamped with G,LeBlanc Paris France and then the Roman Numeral 3.
The serial number is 15557 and it seems to be made of a dark wood,possibly cherry?
No cracks or damage in the wood but the metal is somewhat tarnished,nothing a good cleaning wont fix.
The mouth piece says Noblet Paris and has the cover,it has 2 barrel joints with it,both are stamped with G LeBlanc Paris and the roman numeral 3.
All the cork is in great shape and everything fits very tight together,the small white pads probably need replacing since they are loose.
There is also a metal piece in the case that i can only describe as an upside down U which has a screw at the bottom and a thumb lever looking deal at the top which presses on a piece of metal when pushed.
The case is old and lined with a red fabric (unknown) and has a tag inside that says LeBlanc Paris with a black outline with gold designs around it,the case is dirty but is not damaged with leather trim and what looks like a woven tan mesh (almost looks like bamboo).
There is a 1 1/2 by 1 1/2 metal plate on the outside that has LeBlanc stamped on it and also the words "LeBlanc Paris.........Manufacture Artistque Dinstruments De Musique"
The Leblanc LL pictured in the below link is the closest i could find after many hours of searching,my case is almost exactly the same,the only difference is the Emblem in the image of the clarinets upper joint does not have France under it like mine does.
http://www.clarinetperfection.com/MyClarinets.htm
I looked for forum rules and did not see anything about posting images so I'll wait and see if it's ok and then I'll post a few of my piece.
Any help would be appreciated on an appraisal and any info on this,i tried calling a few music shops but they charge for appraisals and i just don't have the funds for it at the moment.
I hope i covered everything and i welcome any help on this and thank anyone beforehand for taking the time to help me.
