The Perfect Start to Your Musical Journey
Are you just starting your musical journey? Then the Leblanc 301 Vito Student Bb clarinet is here to provide you with easy playability, durable ABS construction, and beginner-friendly features that make learning your instrument fun and exciting. The L301’s robust Reso-Tone ABS body prevents damage due to temperature fluctuations, humidity, and the occasional drops and dings. While its nickel-plated cold-forged keywork provides a welcoming platform for learning fundamental fingering techniques. High-quality components, including Valentino synthetic pads, a fixed thumb rest with strap, and a Vito mouthpiece, ensure that the L301 will go the distance until you’re ready to step up to an intermediate clarinet. Plus, the L301 Vito includes a durable hardshell case for safe storage and transport to rehearsals and performances.
Durable ABS body and nickel-plated mechanism
When purchasing a student clarinet, durability is a top concern. That’s why Leblanc outfitted the L301 with a hearty ABS body. Unlike wood, ABS is resistant to damage caused by temperature fluctuation, humidity changes, and common wear and tear. Plus, ABS delivers a remarkably wood-like tone, with a rich midrange and pleasant top end. The L301 Vito also boasts meticulous keywork, with cold-forged keys plated in nickel and fitted with Valentino synthetic pads, a favorite among clarinet players at Sweetwater for their long-lasting, reliable performance. Finally, a positive radial alignment guide is there to help you easily assemble your instrument.
Designed for beginning players
Ideal for beginning student musicians, the Leblanc L301 Vito was conceived and manufactured to provide exceptional playability, with a complex bore design that allows for easy production of a clear and focused tone. A comfortable fixed thumb rest ensures effortless access to the keys using proper technique. Additionally, the L301 Vito includes a durable strap ring to provide extra support, a top-notch Vito mouthpiece, and a durable hard-shell 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 its 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 L301 Vito Student Bb Clarinet Features:
- Bb clarinet with Boehm key system, featuring 17 keys and 6 rings
- Reso-tone ABS body provides enhanced durability and a wood-like sound
- Innovative conical bore design enables players to easily produce a clean and focused tone
- Fixed thumb rest with strap ring ensures a comfortable, secure fit
- Nickel-plated keys and Valentino pads deliver responsive and reliable performance
- Positive radial alignment guide aids in assembly
- Comes with a Vito mouthpiece and hardshell carrying case
