Klarinet Archive - Posting 000155.txt from 1997/03

From: jay_seifried_at_astbmound2@-----.COM
Subj: Re[2]: A Clarinet bores (was: barrels)
Date: Tue, 4 Mar 1997 16:54:53 -0500

It's hard to tell just from the photo, but it shows the two standing side by
side. The bells appear to be identical size, but both the next two joints
are longer on the A than on the Bb, and the barrel may also be longer. End
result - the tip of the mouthpiece on the A is higher than the tip of the
mouthpiece on the Bb by what appears to be about 1/3 of the length of the
mouthpiece itself. Ergo 20-30 mm ??? Very unscientific, I know, but
presumably fairly close.

To view the picture yourself, check -- http://www.boosey.com/mi/rcpresti.html

Jay

> Interestingly, I was unable to find any currently available NEW clarinets
> where the bore size is different from A to Bb in the same model 'family'.
>
> For example:
> Yamaha Custom SE Series Bb and A bore - .568
> Leblanc Concerto Series (1189) Bb and A bore - .575
> Leblanc Noblet Model 45/45A Bb and A bore - .584
> Buffet Prestige RC bore size not listed but side-by-
> side photo clearly shows the A
> model about 20-30 mm longer
> Selmer Recital Series Bb and A bore - .563
> Selmer 10G Series Bb and A bore - .574
>
> So, as a decidedly amateur player who does not actually own an A clarinet,
> and have only played one occasionally in the past, I'm wondering if recent
> production standards/practices from the major manufacturers have changed, or
> am I just too uninformed on the REAL WORLD of clarinetting.
>
> Jay Seifried

Jay,

This is great information! I have one question...Do you actually
mean the A barrel on the Prestige is 20-30mm longer? Or is it 2 - 3mm
longer?

Steve

Steve Prescott
Instrument Rep.Tech./ Clarinetist
Indiana State University
mipresc@-----.edu