Klarinet Archive - Posting 000281.txt from 2000/12

From: "Dee D. Hays" <deehays@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Barrel Questions
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2000 19:55:43 -0500

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From: <Rgoren@-----.com>
Subject: [kl] Barrel Questions

> ... 4. I see many barrels for sale on the sneezy site as well as ebay. I
> measured my clarinet barrels with a simple ruler and found that both were
66
> mm from metal to metal. Is this the proper length or is the measurement
to
> be taken only on the wooden part of the barrel? [ I am somewhat surprised
> that both my Bb and the A have the same barrel length. Is this common?]

Yes you measure the total length of the barrel. The 66mm is standard for
many clarinets but not all. I know of at least one older clarinet that was
designed with a shorter upper joint so the barrel was designed longer to
make the overall length correct.

> 5. Do all barrels of the same size produce the same pitch? In other
words,
> are there differences in diameter or shape that will change the pitch?

Differences in diameter and shape can change pitch.

> 6. What are the differences in barrel maker? I see brand names listed
for
> the barrels on sale. Are all barrels "created equal"? Should I try to
match
> the brand of the barrel to the brand of my clarinet?

Some people choose to get a barrel from an independent maker as they are
dissatisfied with the stock barrel.

Dee Hays

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