Intermediate Clarinet with Pro-level Feel and Tone
The Leblanc LCL511S Serenade II Intermediate Bb Clarinet is here to help you take your playing to the next level with its exceptional playability and high-quality features. The LCL511S Serenade II has a breathtakingly rich tone and a responsive feel that will positively inspire your musicianship, thanks to a seasoned grenadilla body with a gorgeous, natural look and sound. This step-up clarinet offers a professional-grade playing experience at an exceptional price, thanks to high-quality components like Valentino synthetic pads, a Leblanc hard rubber mouthpiece, and a proprietary bore-polishing process that increases its responsiveness and projection. Exquisite keywork invites your fingers to play, and metal tenon joints reinforce and protect the wood for a lifetime of reliable use! Plus, the LCL511S Serenade II comes with a Leblanc carrying case for safe storage and transport to rehearsals and performances.
Aged grenadilla body and top-notch keywork
Typically, beginner clarinets are made from ABS resin, which is easy to maintain, resistant to damage, and delivers a solid, natural tone. Yet, wooden instruments offer a uniquely rich tonality that is certain to please advancing players as their ears develop. Leblanc selected grenadilla for the body, barrel, and bell of the LCL511S Serenade II, which was seasoned for no less than 10 years. The natural beauty of the grenadilla is on full display, culminating in a clarinet that is as visually attractive as it is a joy to play. The LCL511S Serenade II also boasts meticulous keywork, with forged keys plated in silver and fitted with Valentino synthetic pads, a favorite among clarinet players at Sweetwater for their long-lasting, reliable performance. For an intermediate clarinet with a premium look and feel, the Leblanc LCL511S Serenade II is a remarkable choice!
Designed for advancing students
Perfect for advancing student musicians, the Leblanc LCL511S Serenade II is designed and manufactured to provide exceptional playability. It includes both 64mm and 66mm barrels featuring an innovative design that allows for easy production of a clear and focused tone. An adjustable thumb rest allows players to customize their grip on the instrument, ensuring effortless access to the keys using proper technique. Additionally, the LCL511S Serenade II includes a durable strap ring to provide extra support, a top-notch Leblanc hard rubber mouthpiece, and a backpack-style carrying case.
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 their attention to crafting high-quality student instruments, which were released under the Vito imprint in 1960. Currently, as a part of Conn-Selmer’s stunning roster of brands, Leblanc continues to produce student instruments that are distinguished by a high level of playability and robust feature sets.
Leblanc LCL511S Serenade II Intermediate Bb Clarinet Features:
- Bb clarinet with Boehm key system, featuring 17 keys and 6 rings
- Seasoned grenadilla body, barrel, and bell provide a bright, projective tone
- Includes a 64mm barrel and a 66mm barrel
- Low E reinforcement bar adds strength to the lower keys
- Adjustable thumb rest with strap ring provides comfortable, custom fit
- Metal tenon caps reinforce and protect the wood
- New proprietary bore-polishing process increases the clarinet’s responsiveness and projection
- Silver-plated keys and Valentino pads deliver responsive and reliable performance
- Comes with a hard rubber mouthpiece, Leblanc nickel ligature and Leblanc case
