The history of Leblanc dates back to 1750 when Ets. D. Noblet was established in France making instruments for the court of Louis XV.  Noblet would help establish France as the center of woodwind manufacturing.  In 1904, Noblet found himself with no heir to the family business, and it was sold to Georges Leblanc.

The Leblanc family was known for using scientific acoustic research in the development of clarinets.  Georges’ son Leon was an outstanding clarinetist and won the top prize from the Conservatoire de Paris.  As an accomplished player, he believed heavily in the scientific principles of manufacturing and brought a high level of consistency and playability to their hand-made instruments.

. ABS / Brush finished

. Silver plated key work

. Undercut tone holes

. Pisoni pads

. Adjustable thumb rest with strap ring

. Blue steel springs

. Leblanc design Low E reinforcement bar