Klarinet Archive - Posting 000792.txt from 2000/10

From: "Tony Wakefield" <tony-wakefield@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Sharp Clarion A, B & C on A clarinet
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 09:24:43 -0400

My "A" LL Leblanc is also sharpish on these notes. I am however now using a
new Opus barrel on this 35 year old instrument, and would value any
opinions, least of all which set of rings would suit the Leblanc instrument?
Do Leblanc manufacture their own brand?
T.I.A.
Tony W.

----- Original Message -----
From: George Kidder <gkidder@-----.org>

> >Recommendations for a brand of rings? Does it matter?
> >
> Yes, it does, unfortunately. Buffet markets a 2-ring set in metal, and
> Selmer (I think) markets a 5-ring set in plastic at a lower price. The
> metal ones are a sloppy fit in the R13 barrel (either top or bottom) and
> have a larger hole in the middle, so they never can block any part of the
> bore. The Selmers have a bigger outside diameter, but smaller inside
> diameter. They will fit the lower barrel joint, but not the upper
> (mouthpiece) end. They fit the lower joint snugly, and they also reduce
> the diameter of the bore at this point by just a bit. They seem to have
> been made for a larger bore.
>
> Surprisingly, both sets seem to do the job and not produce problems. at
> least to my ear. So I guess you'll just have to get both and see for your
> self. (I got the Selmers at The Music Shope, but mail ordered the Buffets
> - of local interest to Roger only.)
>
> George Kidder

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