Price: $1,595.00
Condition: Used Good

The LeBlanc Big Easy Clarinet, also known as the Pete Fountain model, is a professional-level B♭ soprano clarinet designed for rich, expressive jazz playing. Crafted in France, this clarinet was developed in collaboration with Pete Fountain, one of the most renowned clarinetists in Dixieland jazz. It features a large bore design for the signature “fat” sound associated with Fountain’s style, making it a fantastic choice for both jazz musicians and symphonic players looking for warmth and flexibility.

With aged grenadilla wood construction and nickel-plated keys, this instrument offers exceptional tone, smooth key action, and outstanding projection. Whether you’re performing on Bourbon Street or the symphony stage, the Big Easy Clarinet delivers a balanced and resonant voice with effortless blending in ensemble settings and an expressive solo tone.

Specifications & Key Features:

• Key: B♭
• Body Material: Aged Grenadilla Wood — offers a warm, resonant tone
• Bell: Grenadilla with ring — enhances projection and tonal focus
• Barrel: Grenadilla, cylindrical design — supports consistent tuning and response
• Keys: Nickel-plated — durable and resistant to wear
• Tone Holes: Undercut for improved response and precise intonation
• Pads: Double-skin pads — provide a reliable seal and enhanced longevity
• Bore: Large bore — delivers a full, rich tone

Extras Included:

• Case
• Cleaning cloth
• Pete Fountain mouthpiece

This LeBlanc Big Easy Clarinet is a rare and sought-after instrument, no longer in production following LeBlanc’s acquisition by Conn-Selmer. It remains a highly regarded choice for jazz musicians and professionals alike.