Klarinet Archive - Posting 001110.txt from 2004/07
From: "David Naden" <dnaden@-----.org>
Subj: [kl] RE: [SPAM] - [kl] different size barrels. - Email has different SMTP TO: and MIME TO: fields in the email addresses - Email has different SMTP TO: and MIME TO: fields in the email addresses
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 18:21:52 -0400
Loran--
I think the more important question about you're a clarinet situation
is: Are YOU happy with the Concerto A? If so, do you really need
another A clarinet. Some believe a matched set is better, to many it
doesn't matter. I only had one matched set--my Prestige RCs (until they
were stolen), and in my experience, it is the clarinetist--and not the
clarinet--that makes the difference. The only way a matched set would
be beneficial IMHO is if the serial numbers were so close, that there
was a possibility of both instruments being made from blanks that came
from the same tree.
So...if you are happy with the Concerto A, and you really do not need a
replacement, I suggest you save your money at this time.
David
-----Original Message-----
From: Cricket [mailto:RedPepper@-----.uk]=20
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2004 3:12 PM
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Subject: [SPAM] - [kl] different size barrels. - Email has different
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Hi David,
Thank you for your quick reply. Actually it is a Leblanc Infinite A.=20
I was surprised as I have a Leblanc Concerto A which only came with a
standard unmarked barrel, and wondered why the Infinite came with two
and yet the Concerto didn't. Yes it also seems odd that they would be
such a close size and would be more useful if they were different
lengths.
Actually you may be able to answer another question I have. I
originally bought an Infinite Bb nearly about 8 years ago. I tried
several different brands and also models of each and this was the one I
liked best. When I came to buying an A for it I would have had to order
it from France without trying it first and I wasn't keen to do that so I
bought the Concerto instead as I got it slightly cheaper as it had been
a shop display model. The opportunity has now arisen to purchase an
Infinite A. Is this a better match for my Bb? I have tried them both
as I have the infinite on trial. To be honest I don't think there is
much difference between them. I know people do say you should have a
'matching' pair but is this just an appearance thing?
Thank you,
Loran
In message <D2DB69D57F604245B5680F767F2350B53BB8AC@-----.
org.?>, David Naden <dnaden@-----.org> writes
>Loran--
>
>Whether or not any clarinet comes with one or two barrels is a=20
>marketing decision by the manufacturer (LeBlanc, Buffet, Selmer, etc).
>You already know the answer to your second question...the numbers (64,=20
>64, 68, etc) has to do with barrel length and tuning. The shorter the=20
>barrel, the sharper the pitch, conversely, the longer the barrel, the=20
>flatter the pitch. If your tendency is to be sharp, it is better to=20
>use the shorter barrel an pull out as necessary. If your tendency is=20
>to be flat, the longer barrel is the better choice.
>
>Why this manufacturer (I presume Buffet, because 64mm and 65 mm were=20
>the barrel lengths that came with my Bb and A Festivals), selected two=20
>barrel lengths only 1mm apart is a good question (a 64 or 65mm and a 67
>or 68mm would have been a better combination). As far as the exterior=20
>diameter of one being "fatter" than the other is of no real=20
>consequence, and may be more of an optical illusion.
>
>
>David S. Naden
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Cricket [mailto:RedPepper@-----.uk]
>Sent: Friday, July 30, 2004 2:41 PM
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>Subject: [SPAM] - [kl] different size barrels. - Email has different
>SMTP TO: and MIME TO: fields in the email addresses
>
>
>Hi, This is probably a silly question but here goes anyway. Why do=20
>some A clarinets come with two barrels and some don't? I have seen one
>which comes with two barrels. One is marked 64 the other 65, now I=20
>presume this is to do with size, but exactly what difference does it=20
>make, apart from perhaps for tuning. One also seems 'fatter than the=20
>other.
>
>Curious,
>Loran
>
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