Klarinet Archive - Posting 000665.txt from 2003/04

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Followup to the frozen barrel non-saga
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2003 00:40:01 -0400

At 06:33 PM 4/17/2003 -0400, Kenneth Wolman wrote:
>...Do composite barrels get around the expansion problem? The Accu-Bore
>barrel looks uglier than sin but if it can avoid this kind of expansion,
>it might be worth it. Then again, do makers produce 3rd party wooden
>barrels for a mid-range Leblanc, or am I just dreaming?

One of the advertised benefits of Accu-Bore barrels is temperature
stability. Of course, they also do afford a good GRIP if the SHOULD happen
to get stuck! :-)

There are list members who make barrels for sale. I'm sure they would be
willing to help you.

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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