The Noblet L45 Paris Bb Clarinet (by the LeBlanc Company) is intermediate clarinet that is widely recommended by many instrument guides.
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The Leblanc Company uses upgraded materials like select Grenadilla wood, 0.584' cylindrical bore, and gold plated springs to make a clarinet that is responsive and can produce an accurate, warm sound. The Leblanc Corporation is one of the industry’s leading makers of woodwind instruments.
The Noblet L45 makes BIG's list of the best intermediate clarinets with a BIG rating of 4.8 stars, and is one of the least expensive in this class.
- Features
- Specifications
- Nickel Plated Keys - durable
- Grenadilla Wood Body - traditional material of a clarinet, creates a woodsy sound
- Gold plated springs - very responsive
- Separate Post-Mounted C#-G# Key - for easier and accurate tonal playing
- Standard 'Noblet' France - Bb Soprano
- Intermediate Model - Paris Bb Clarinet built by Leblanc
- Bore: 0.584' Cylindrical
- Keys: Separate Post Mounted C#/G# Keys
- Mouthpiece: Leblanc Hard Rubber Mouthpiece
- Case: Deluxe Wood Shell Case w/ Brass Hardware
Noblet Clarinet Overview
The select Grenadilla wood used to make the Noblet L45 provides a full-bodied tone and manages to reach all ranges of the clarinet with ease. Gold plated springs make the clarinet more responsive to its player and the nickel plated keys means more durability and less maintenance.
Noblet History
The Leblanc Corporation has a long-standing tradition of using the latest technology to bring together budding musicians and quality instruments together. Noblet history is centuries old, but when Noblet, under the Leblanc name, came to the U.S., they saw their greatest expansion. The Leblanc Corporation saw the need for affordable student instruments and became instrumental in organizing the nationwide school-instruments industry.
Great Reputation
The Leblanc Corporation has a rooted history in offering budding instrumentalists quality materials and precise engineering. As a result, Leblanc’s Noblet L45, has a great reputation that competes with other top brands like Selmer, Vito and Yamaha.
- Grenadilla Wood
- Gold plated springs
- Nickel plated keys
- Long reputation
- Inexpensive
- Ergonomics of keys
- Slightly heavier than other intermediate models
Customer Reviews
I've owned a Noblet L45 since my 2nd year of playing...
(so i've had mine for about 5 years now) and it still plays great!
Ergonomic and Weight Concerns
The ergonomics and weight of the Noblet L45 have been noted as a concern by a few reviewers. The keys reportedly may not fit every hand and the L45 may be slightly heavier than comparable clarinets. However, most clarinets do fit most hands, and really, I think the weight difference must be minute, when compared to others. Due to affordability and high recommendations, and Leblanc’s reputation, I find it easy to recommend the Noblet L45 Paris.
The Noblet L45 Paris Clarinet is an intermediate level clarinet with a long history of excellence. The Noblet L45 has a response touch and warm sound. It is also durable and affordable making it a popular choice for high school students.
Based on overall quality and value the Noblet L45 clarinets gets a BIG 4.8 stars!
I have a Noblet Paris-made sax with a model number of 154 and a serial number of 154xx. Any idea about year and value? Thanks so much!!
You will need to post some good photos of the entire horn, front and back, so that we may accurately assess the condition to properly evaluate the horn.
You have a horn manufactured by Vito/Leblanc, and branded with their Noblet student to intermediate model line. It is very similar to the Vito 'Duke' model.
These sell in the sub $800 price range for the best examples. Yours appears to be in very good condition, so it should fetch between $600 to $750 or so.
Hi there! I have this Noblet Paris sax. Any idea what year and quality is this?
Hi there! I have this Noblet Paris sax. Any idea what year and quality is this? The serial number is 8434
I really appreciate your help! Does this sax worth anything?
From Tkipfer, Hi, your student grade 60s Noblet is always worth something to a musician, student or school. It's a good practice sax. My first horn, although new, was a far cry from the quality of this Paris Noblet. There's no telling what value is there for learning how to play music on a quality instrument. As far as monitory value, it's not worth much. $100 dollars or a little more depending on buyer. But, this saxophone needs rebuilt and you are upside down on that valuation. Hope this helps. Tom