Is Leblanc a good brand for trumpet?

Question

Is Leblanc a good brand for trumpet?

Answer 1

It depends. I would need to know more about your horn. But in general, the Made in Paris Leblancs manufactured through the early 1970s are excellent horns and command prices between $500-$1500. Still a bargain compared to similarly equipped modern professional horns. The Holton made Leblancs are less so. However, it also depends on what you are comparing them to. If you had a choice between a Holton Leblanc from the mid to late 60s or a modern student model, I'd take the Holton any day. Especially since they can be had for around $200 on eBay.