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Author: Amandat
Date: 2007-12-10 19:28
I have a Leblanc Noblet (I think) Clarinet that is around 20 years old. The mouthpiece i use is one that a college professor made. It is time to replace that and i think i need to replace the barrel. I usually have to have the barrel pulled out approximately 1/4 inch because i am sharp. But on the lower register i am flat. Any direction on what to look for in a mouthpiece and/or barrel would be appreciated! I still play on a regular basis. Thank you.
Post Edited (2007-12-10 19:33)
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Author: Cass Tech
Date: 2007-12-10 21:20
Amandat:
I've never played Leblanc. Bearing that in mind, the following mouthpiece and barrel craftsmen have been recomended by knowledgeable contributors to this website (check out other threads).
Mouthpiece: Walter Grabner, Richard Hawkins, Gregory Smith, Ben Redwine, Clark Fobes, Bradford Ben, Vandoren, etc.
Barrel: Walter Grabner, Allan Siegel, Clark Fobes, Chadash, Moening, Morie Backun, etc.
(Personally, I use late 60s Buffet r-13s, a Walter Grabner AW mouthpiece and a Clark Fobes A barrel.)
Cass Tech (aka leatherlip)
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Author: Alseg
Date: 2007-12-10 23:23
One fourth inch is a lot to pull out on any barrel.
However, before selecting a barrel, if you are wanting to replace the mouthpiece, do that first.
Once you find the mouthpiece that suits you, then you can redirect your efforts more southerly. You will also know what length of barrel you need (within a mm. or two)
Disclaimer....I make and sell barrels, as mentioned above
Allan
Former creator of CUSTOM CLARINET TUNING BARRELS by DR. ALLAN SEGAL
-Where the Sound Matters Most(tm)-
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Author: L. Omar Henderson
Date: 2007-12-11 12:24
(Disclaimer - I receive no remuneration from Brad Behn or Allan Segal and I purchase their products)
I would like to relate my recent good fortune to work with Brad Behn and Allan Segal with mouthpieces and barrels - although the entire community of mouthpiece and barrel makers is by far the most helpful and knowledgeable group of folks that you would ever want to meet - including Walter Grabner, Ben Redwine, Gregory Smith, Clark Fobes, Chris Hill et al. To a person they are nice people, helpful, produce great aids for the musician, and really bring their craft to the highest levels.
Brad has been on the lookout for an old, old Chedeville mouthpiece for me for a long time and when an old one, at a very reasonable price came up on the famous auction site - with a large chip in the tip - he said to buy it because he could fix it to be like new. True to his words and expertise he transformed one of the ugliest looking mouthpieces into a true work of beauty for me with the most gorgeous tone, attack, and intonation I have ever experienced.
Allan just this week, knowing my deficiencies and playing quirks, whipped up a couple of barrels which are indeed beautiful, fit my instrument perfectly, and give me the depth of tone color and effortless playing comfort that works for me.
My hat is off to these two artisans who work their craft with such skill and expertise to make the life of this lowly musician easier and such a continuing joy to pick up the clarinet and play. If you have not tried a custom maker's mouthpiece or barrel it is IMO the best way to improve your playing experience.
L. Omar Henderson
www.doctorsprod.com
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Author: Amandat
Date: 2007-12-11 21:26
Thank you all for your advice. I will start with the mouthpiece and move on from there. Thanks again for the advice!
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