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Author: OpusII
Date: 2005-05-12 13:50
I'm currently playing a Leblanc Eb clarinet. I really love the instrument, but my pre owner has shortened the barrel. It's a shame because it's really a fine instrument :(
I would like to replace this barrel with a good alternative, but I really don't know of any brands that produce Eb barrels. I would like to hear some review of different brands barrels if possible... I already searched in the archive but didn't had much luck for the Leblanc Eb, I did find the Backun barrels.
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Author: Ed
Date: 2005-05-12 14:07
Clark Fobes makes a great barrel. I would definitely give them a try.
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2005-05-12 14:30
The Robert Scott plastic barrels are inexpensive and seem to work well -- I got mine from Muncy Winds.
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Author: donald
Date: 2005-05-12 20:03
my old Leblanc LL had a different socket size and i was unable to use "after market" barrels for it. I did manage to get a Scott on by various means, and the bore was not compatable. As far as i know most "after market" barrels are aimed at Buffet players.
i now have an old R13 which i play- the Scott barrels work quite well for the price, though you may have to remove Burrs from the bore- they don't seem to be "finished" very consistenly.
btw
my old Leblanc came with both Leblanc and Noblet barrels, which had very similar tuning characteristics.
it is possible that DEG makes an E flat barrel with a Leblanc bore....
hope this was of some help
donald
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Author: msloss
Date: 2005-05-13 15:21
FWIW, a friend of mine just had G. Chadash make a barrel for his Leblanc eefer, and it radically improved the pitch and sound of the horn. This is not an endorsement of this solution, or to knock any of the others -- just informational.
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2005-05-13 16:55
I played a Leblanc LL Eb full time for a year, and the barrel was far too short. I had to pull it out until the cork showed at the top and the bottom. I got rubber garden hose washers at a hardware store and sanded them down until they fit inside and out. This worked very well.
Ken Shaw
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Author: OpusII
Date: 2005-11-15 14:16
Just received a Robert Scott Barrel...I'm going to try it as soon as possible, I will let you know what I find of it very soon!
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Author: OpusII
Date: 2005-11-15 17:10
The Robert Scott barrel is great, the sound is more consistent and the intonation is almost perfect now, even the higher notes (and that for a Eb clarinet )
So if you are searching for a new barrel, definitely give this barrel a chance! It’s not to expensive, but very impressive.
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Author: donald
Date: 2005-11-15 17:43
Phil Muncy told me (since this thread started some time ago) that he is working on a plastic E flat barrel as well as a new wooden e flat barrel.
From what i recall, he thought this may be ready late in 2005
donald
(btw- good to hear that your problem has been resolved Opus11)
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Author: clarinetusmcusaf
Date: 2005-11-15 21:10
Another great barrel for Eb clarinet is the one Lou Gangale in Cleveland makes. It's the same barrel that Ted Johnson played in the Cleveland Orchestra. To the best of my knowledge Mark Nuccio also plays on this barrel. The great part about this barrel is that it is beveled flat on one side that you can play on a standard Bb reed on the Eb clarinet without having to cut the reed down.
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Author: Alseg
Date: 2005-11-21 02:07
Re Barrel that allows use of Bb reed.
Is this what you mean?
OOPS......SEE NEXT POST IN THIS THREAD FOR PICTURE LINK.
Former creator of CUSTOM CLARINET TUNING BARRELS by DR. ALLAN SEGAL
-Where the Sound Matters Most(tm)-
Post Edited (2005-11-22 15:22)
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Author: Alseg
Date: 2005-11-21 02:11
Attachment: barrel Eb with Bb reed.jpg (1030k)
Re Barrel that allows use of Bb reed.
Is this what you mean?
Former creator of CUSTOM CLARINET TUNING BARRELS by DR. ALLAN SEGAL
-Where the Sound Matters Most(tm)-
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Author: clarinetusmcusaf
Date: 2005-11-21 21:23
That is a pretty similar concept to what Lou's barrels are like. I also play on a Hawkins Eb mouthpiece which works really well with the barrel.
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Author: Alseg
Date: 2005-11-22 15:29
Hawkins has a definite knack with the Eb mouthpieces.
I got an older one that he refaced (Bettoney blank) from one of his former students.
It was excellent, and is now being used by a pro for performance
Former creator of CUSTOM CLARINET TUNING BARRELS by DR. ALLAN SEGAL
-Where the Sound Matters Most(tm)-
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Author: Merlin
Date: 2005-11-22 20:40
I'm using a Peter Spriggs barrel on my Selmer Eb at the moment. The stock Selmer barrel was WAY too long. The Spriggs is 43mm.
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Author: redwine
Date: 2005-11-23 10:39
Hello,
Wow! It looks as if even when you're NOT playing Dr. Segal's barrels, they are in tune!
Ben Redwine, DMA
owner, RJ Music Group
Assistant Professor, The Catholic University of America
Selmer Paris artist
www.rjmusicgroup.com
www.redwinejazz.com
www.reedwizard.com
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