Leblanc Vito LCL302 Student Bb Clarinet - Reso-Tone Body | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Leblanc Vito LCL302 premium student B-flat clarinet has defined the standard for beginning clarinets since 1951, remaining the favorite choice of American music educators for over seven decades. Its legendary Reso-Tone™ body delivers a rich, wood-like tone with the durability of a dense synthetic resin, while power-forged nickel silver keywork and Valentino pads provide the reliability that students and parents depend on. Available at Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls, the LCL302 gives young clarinetists the strongest possible foundation for musical growth at a price most families can afford.
Product Overview
The Vito LCL302 is built around Leblanc's classic Reso-Tone™ body — a dense, durable synthetic resin that produces a rich, warm, wood-like sound while standing up to the temperature changes, humidity swings, and physical demands of everyday student use. The 66mm barrel is precision fitted to support accurate intonation at 440–442hz, and undercut tone holes further refine response and pitch consistency from the lowest notes to the top of the upper register. The result is a clarinet that plays remarkably even and in tune with itself — a quality that directly supports a student's ability to develop a reliable musical ear.
Keywork on the LCL302 is designed specifically with smaller hands in mind, streamlined to remove unnecessary weight while maintaining the strength and rigidity of power-forged nickel silver with nickel plating. A Leblanc-original Low E Reinforcement Bar bolsters the longest key on the instrument, keeping it in perfect adjustment through years of use. Inline trill keys — another Leblanc innovation — provide quick response and are positioned to keep tone holes above the moisture line, reducing pad wear and maintenance needs over time.
Every LCL302 is professionally set up, play-tested, and optimally adjusted at the Conn-Selmer Woodwind Factory in Elkhart, Indiana before reaching the player. Valentino pads — the industry standard for consistency and dependability — are installed and regulated by skilled technicians, ensuring the instrument arrives ready to perform without any immediate adjustments needed.
Ideal For
- Beginning band students seeking the most trusted and educator-recommended student clarinet in America
- School band programs in Idaho looking for durable, consistently adjusted clarinets that withstand years of student use
- Young players with smaller hands who need ergonomically designed keywork for comfortable reach and fluid technique
- Parents looking for an affordable student clarinet that delivers a rich, even tone without sacrificing build quality
- Private lesson students whose teachers demand accurate intonation and dependable key action from the very first lesson
Key Features
Reso-Tone™ Body Leblanc's classic Reso-Tone™ synthetic resin body produces a rich, warm tone that rivals the sound of wood instruments while offering far superior durability for student use. Unlike wood, Reso-Tone™ resists cracking from temperature and humidity changes — a critical advantage for instruments that travel to school and back every day.
Power-Forged Keywork Nickel silver keywork, power-forged for exceptional rigidity and durability, is designed specifically for smaller hands with a streamlined profile that removes unnecessary weight. The result is a key system that is easy to reach, highly fluid, and built to stay in adjustment through years of demanding student use.
Low E Reinforcement Bar A Leblanc original innovation, the Low E Reinforcement Bar bolsters the strength of the instrument's longest key — one of the most vulnerable points on any clarinet. This feature helps the LCL302 maintain perfect adjustment over time, reducing trips to the repair technician.
Inline Trill Keys Leblanc's inline "jump" trill keys deliver quick, responsive action while keeping tone holes positioned above the moisture line. This reduces water accumulation in the key mechanism, extending pad life and keeping the instrument playing cleanly between maintenance visits.
Valentino Pads Valentino pads are the industry standard for consistency and long-term dependability, providing an airtight seal across all tone holes. Installed and regulated at the Conn-Selmer Woodwind Factory, these pads arrive perfectly seated and ready for immediate, reliable performance.
What's Included
- Leblanc Vito LCL302 Student B-flat Clarinet
- Leblanc 2V mouthpiece
- Premium Leblanc accessories package
- Stackable ABS hard case
- Free standard shipping
- Manufacturer's warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | B-flat (B♭) Clarinet |
| Level | Premium Student |
| Pitch | 440–442hz |
| Body Material | Reso-Tone™ synthetic resin |
| Barrel | 66mm |
| Key System | Boehm |
| Key Material | Nickel silver |
| Plating | Nickel |
| Tone Holes | Undercut |
| Thumb Rest | Fixed with strap ring |
| Springs | Stainless steel |
| Pads | Valentino |
| Mouthpiece | Leblanc 2V |
| Case | Stackable ABS hard case |
| Setup | Play-tested at Conn-Selmer Woodwind Factory, Elkhart, Indiana |
Experience This Clarinet Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to play the Leblanc Vito LCL302 in person and discover why it has been the trusted choice of music educators across America for over seventy years. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to help you find the right instrument for your student. Contact us or stop by our Idaho Falls location today — the Vito legacy of quality speaks for itself.
