Klarinet Archive - Posting 000326.txt from 2004/06

From: ormondtoby@-----.net (Ormondtoby Montoya)
Subj: [kl] Round?
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004 00:57:35 -0400

To anyone who frequently takes (or has taken) actual careful
measurements:

I know that opinions differ as to which barrel taper(s) and/or
diameter(s) are best for a particular instrument & setup. But, is it
true that everyone agrees that 'as-close-as-possible' to perfect
roundness (perpendicular to instrument axis) is always best, regardless
of the instrument & setup?

If so, then when you measure the bore of a professional quality barrel
that has seen significant use, how far 'out of round' would it need to
be before you raised your eyebrows and told the owner: "You need to do
something about this"? 0.01 mm? 0.1 mm? 0.2 mm?

Thank you,
Ormond

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