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Easy Eb Barrel Question

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2010-09-24 11:53

I have limited Eb time and have picked one up again as a lark only to find that I need to struggle and strain to achieve pitch. Knowing that I would not do this on a Bb under any circumstances I was wondering just what is a standard Eb barrel length.

Mine is 44mm (ish). Is 40mm out of the question?

.................Paul Aviles

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Re: Easy Eb Barrel Question

Author: 2E
Date: 2010-09-24 13:16

I think it differs with what model Eb you have? What are you playing?

My buffet RC Prestige has a 41.5mm if that helps.

2E.

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Re: Easy Eb Barrel Question

Author: Alseg
Date: 2010-09-24 13:29

The lengths are "all over the map"; and the bores can vary greatly, also.

Most that I make are in the 42mm range , but I have made some under 40 and a few up to 50mm.

The lengths are so variable, I believe, because the bores are so different between models and years.

disclaimer. I make and sell custom barrels.

Former creator of CUSTOM CLARINET TUNING BARRELS by DR. ALLAN SEGAL
-Where the Sound Matters Most(tm)-

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Re: Easy Eb Barrel Question

Author: William
Date: 2010-09-24 14:27

I have a Yamaha 681 and had to have its stock barrel shortened. I've never measured its resulting length, but the clarinet is now playable at 442 if need be.

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Re: Easy Eb Barrel Question

Author: Ed
Date: 2010-09-24 14:59

What Alan said.....

I have an old Selmer Series 9 that is a great horn and needs 43mm.

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Re: Easy Eb Barrel Question

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2010-09-24 15:49

It is a Buffet (R13?...... NOT a Prestige) circa 1996.

I'm really thinking something like the 41.5mm would be the ticket though.

THANKS !!!!!!!

..................Paul Aviles

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Re: Easy Eb Barrel Question

Author: Chris P
Date: 2010-09-24 16:08

My R13 Eb barrels are between 40 and 41.2mm.

Former oboe finisher
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Re: Easy Eb Barrel Question

Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2010-09-24 16:47

Clark Fobes makes Eb barrels (presumably primarily for R13s) in 41, 42 and 43 mm lengths so a shorter barrel for you is by no means out of the question. (My 1960's R13 takes a 43mm barrel, FTLIW.)

Best regards,
jnk

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Re: Easy Eb Barrel Question

Author: Merlin_Williams
Date: 2010-09-24 18:04

I think the Robert Scott eefer barrel I have for my Buffet is 42mm.

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Re: Easy Eb Barrel Question

Author: Alseg
Date: 2010-09-24 18:06

I just checked some old files....The shortest I made was 38.5mm

Be certain in the Buffets that you note whether it is an RC or Regular R13 model.
In the Selmers, the 9 series and the Recital are popular. I have a Recital Eb that plays like a flute.....awesome.

Former creator of CUSTOM CLARINET TUNING BARRELS by DR. ALLAN SEGAL
-Where the Sound Matters Most(tm)-

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Re: Easy Eb Barrel Question

Author: gsurosey
Date: 2010-09-27 19:35

My barrel (a Robert Scott I believe) is 40mm (came with it and all I have). I play about 40 cents sharp (argh!) with everything pushed in. Of course, my eefer is a Bundy from around the '50s or '60s (has the older logo), so it's quite old.

Rachel

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