Klarinet Archive - Posting 000143.txt from 2010/12

From: Martin Marks <martymarks@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Barrel question
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:19:46 -0500

I use the Backun Ringless barrels. =A0They improve intonation as you stated=
. =A0I believe the only difference from the Fatboy is that they use less wo=
od. =A0They're on sale for $99. =A0The extra wood on the Fatboy might darke=
n the sound or play with less brightness but that's not my goal.

On Dec 22, 2010, at 12:30 AM, Kathy Williams-DeVries <kathleenwilliams76@bi=
gpond.com> wrote:

Without wanting to sound like I'm being paid to say this, I'm not, but even=
at $225, a Backun fatboy barrel is a marvelous investment. Not only has it=
sorted out the tuning on the B flat, A, and C, but the tone and evenness o=
f the sound is quite remarkable. But it is a lot of money up front and prob=
ably too much for the amateur player. But I loooooooove my fatboys!!!!

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