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Author: bkmorton
Date: 2004-10-13 02:29
I have a chaddash barrel that has the number 670 written on the bottom of it. I compared it to my stock barrel for a R-13 A clarinet and it was the same size. What is the size of a stock barrel for an A or Bb?
I also am looking at buying a Ridenour Barrel and I don't know what size would be best for me and my R-13 A clarinet. I do want to get a short barrel like 64 or 65 but I am not sure if I should get a CB size or RB. The website says that the CB size is for a smaller bore so I suppose the A clarinet would be a larger bore.
Ok I am done. Thank you
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Author: DAVE
Date: 2004-10-13 04:28
Your Chadash barrel is 67mm. Buffet B flat clarinets come with 66mm, and A clarinets come with 65mm. I am of course talking about R13 clarinets; the other models may differ.
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Author: bkmorton
Date: 2004-10-13 10:24
Thats interesting. Thank you
I think the barrel from the A must not be stock because it is the same size as the 670 chaddash barrel and I am EXTREMELY flat all the time.
Is there a measurement that is equivilant to 64-67 barrel sizes. Ex. being in millimeters.
I am thinking about getting a 65 for my A? Is that short enough?
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2004-10-13 12:56
65 for your A is good. If you can play-test several on your A that would be the best thing. Sometimes you have to have the company send you several (unless you're buying in person) and then send back the ones you don't want. Sit down with your tuner and decide on the one that plays best in tune. Also, listen and decide which one has the best tone.
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Author: Fred
Date: 2004-10-13 12:59
Those numbers are in millimeters. Your 670 is a 67.0mm barrel.
The best way to determine what size barrel you need is to try several different lengths and pick the one that gives you the flexibility and sound you desire.
Do not confuse bore diameter with length. The 64mm, 65mm, 66mm, etc is how long the barrel is, and tells you nothing about the diameter of the barrel. The bore (diameter) needs to be compatible with your clarinets - in this case, Buffets. If you are considering a Ridenour barrel, there is no need to assume anything. Tom is very approachable and would be happy, I'm sure, to guide your selection.
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2004-10-14 10:24
The best idea would be to measure your current barrel. All you need is a ruler (or any other measuring tool). If you have a Buffet clarinet R13 it is a small bore and would need the small bore barrel. Before buying anything, it is best to make sure what is the length of your current barrel.
Good luck.
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2004-10-14 15:01
When I play on differing mouthpieces, I consider the dimension determining pitch to be the total assembled length of mp + barrel, since mps and their "made-up" length can vary as much as several mm, elementary ? Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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