Klarinet Archive - Posting 000112.txt from 2003/02

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Boosey and Hawkes, take 2, and a question on barrels
Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 13:19:24 -0500

In a message dated 2/4/2003 10:45:09 AM Eastern Standard Time, patricia@-----.net writes:

> I was wondering if there would be a problem with perhaps a thicker cork
> on the upper end of the upper joint, so your barrel will fit without the
> looseness. But, since I am not a knowledgeable person on
> this particular subject, I'd check that out with others.>>

Patricia, (Hi!) I deal with this problem all the time. Of course, you could replace your cork on the tenon with thicker cork and make the replacement barrel fit tighter. What happens then, when you want to switch back to your original barrel. It's too tight of course. It's quite a problem for the after-market barrel maker.

When people ask me to make a barrel for them, I ask to have their clarinet for a day or so, so I can custom fit the barrel.

Walter Grabner
www.clarinetXpress.com
bass clarinet mouthpieces made by a bass clarinet player

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