Klarinet Archive - Posting 000178.txt from 1994/11

From: Anthony G Taylor <agtaylor@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Barrels barrels barrels
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 1994 12:16:21 -0500

>
> I would describe the tonal quality as somewhat stuffy and unfocused. It does
> seem to center itself somewhat in the upper register. The barrell that I
would
> reccommend that you try is either a moennig 66mm or 67mm. That's my preferred
> barrell of choice(for the A clarinet) and the other one is made by a gentleman
> by the name of Robert Scott. His number is (517)882-8098. He's located in
> Michigan and my teacher, Elsa Verdehr, has worked on them with him quite a
bit.
> Try those, if you like, and see what you think.
>
> Michael
> Norswort@-----.edu
>

Michael--

I have played stock barrels, Charles Bay barrels, Moennig barrels, and
recently, Chadash barrels (pronounced huh-DAHSH). My Moennig barrel on
my Bb is good, and the Chadash was almost identical in sound, but I made
great improvements on my A clarinet's feel and sound by switching to a
Chadash barrel.

Buffet company seems to like Guy Chadash's work, as well, because every
professional level Buffet clarinet now comes with a Chadash barrel. I
don't know Mr. Chadash, but I can get his phone number: (212)239-7187.
Address: 440 W 41st St., Ste 3A/ New York, NY 10036.

Check this stuff out: you'll love it! He also makes mouthpieces and
works on instruments, but I think that his barrels are his strongest point.

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