Klarinet Archive - Posting 000503.txt from 1997/03

From: Martin Marks <mmarks@-----.NET>
Subj: Re: Vandoren american series mouthpieces.
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 1997 00:40:32 -0500

At 01:11 PM 3/14/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Marty,
>
>>>I found that when I played on this mpc., I had to use a >>shorter barrel
>to play in tune.
>
>How much shorter? hom many mm in other words? I am considering a new mpc.
>
>Thomas
>
>A 65mm barrel puts me at just about A440. If I have to play a little
sharper I use a 64mm. However,
there are other factors involved. A dealer such as Phil
Muncy(l-800-333-6415) will let you try different
barrels with any mpc. and they are very helpful.

Marty Marks