Klarinet Archive - Posting 000586.txt from 1998/02

From: Cheddar99@-----.com
Subj: Bore Sizes
Date: Sun, 15 Feb 1998 11:38:21 -0500

I've heard that if you switch back and forth between two clarinets with
different bore sizes that you can have problems with intonation. Is this true,
and how big of a problem is it? I have a buffet R-13 that I use for
performances and lessons, but I'm thinking about getting an E-11 for
rehearsals and outdoor things so my R-13 doesn't get ruined. (I'm kind of
prone to breaking insturments..) I'm asking this question because in the
woodwind catalogue for winter 97-98 the clarinet chart says the buffet has a
.574 bore and the E-11 is .573. Will this make any difference?

Karen D.
Los Altos, Ca