Klarinet Archive - Posting 000041.txt from 1997/03

From: James Pyne <jpyne@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: barrels
Date: Sun, 2 Mar 1997 15:26:53 -0500

>On Sun, 2 Mar 1997, James Pyne wrote:
>
>>
>> (a) general pitch level (A@-----.) and
>>
>I have a french tuned instrument (Buffet S1, serial # F220xxx). I was
>told on this list a while ago, that because it is french tuned, it is
>tuned to 442. Can a barrel help bring this down to 440? I generally
>play with bands which are either at 440, or even slightly lower. In order
>to get my tuning note (concert Bb) in tune, I often have to pull the
>barrel out pretty far, which makes the throat tones flat. I usually end
>up splitting the difference, and pulling the middle joint out a bit.
>
>I'm using the buffet barrel that came with it, along with a very old,
>unmarked buffet mouthpiece which I found in my dad's case. I've also used
>+ liked another very old, unmarked LaMonte mouthpiece, again from my Dad's
>case. I just found the Lamonte, so I haven't had time to sit down at a
>tuner with it, but to my not-so-perfect ear, it sounds better tuned than
>the Buffet.
>
>> M (Moennig-style taper)
>>
>> #1+ (Pyne taper / normal resistance)
>>
>> #1++ (Pyne taper / low resistance)
>>
>> #4+ (Peterson taper / normal resistance)
>>
>> #4++ (Peterson taper / low resistance)
>
>can someone explain the difference between the different tapers?
>
>Thanks
>Scott
------------------------
Scott,

We do not publish exact taper and bore size specifications for our barrels.
Testing suggests that differences of as little as .001 can influence
performance characteristics.

Using the Moennig-style taper as a guide, the Pyne models are less tapered,
and the Peterson models are more tapered than the Moennig-style.

Your problem is very common, although the S1 Buffet is a bit different
acoustically from the more typical R-13. If you wish to contact us directly
by phone I can make recommendations that I believe will successfully
address your problem.

---J M Pyne

James & Kyle Pyne
Pyne/Clarion Inc.
1672 Rushing Way
Columbus, Ohio 43235
tel: 800 jpyne 440
fax: 614 766 7043