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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2008-02-19 11:43
For Guy Chadash's explanation of the difference between Chadash and Moennig barrels, go to http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=20&i=289&t=289 and then search for the section " Moennig vs. Chadash Barrels".
Note that this is Guy Chadash's explanation of why his Buffet barrel design is better than the Buffet Moennig barrel design, and you must read it with the understanding that his own product embodies his ideals. Yours may be different.
The designs are similar, and there's a lot of variation from sample to sample, so you must try several of each and decide which tunes and responds best on your clarinet.
Ken Shaw
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Author: Selmer'53
Date: 2008-02-19 13:35
I don't own a Chadash barrel (yet!), but I can say without hesitation that he is probably one of the few great clarinet builders we have. Also, his overhauls are unsurpassed. I've had two vintage Selmers done by him, and they both play beautifully...better than new (compared to other "overhauls" I've had on them by other "techs" who, although pleasant people in the business for many years, didn't pick up on the most obvious flaws with the key work, leaks, etc.). Mr. Chadash is a no-nonsense fellow, and if you can afford his overhauls, you'd never go anywhere else. I feel honored to know him and have his incredible skills applied to my treasured instruments.
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2008-02-20 01:15
I've played both of these barrels before I changed to Backuns, which I find a bit more flexible and warmer. But there's a but. You have to find the right one; they’re all a bit different. When I played the Chadash and Moenning's, and many of my students do because they are easier to purchase and in some cases sound better. In other words, nothing is best for everyone. The difference I found was that the Moennigs generally played darker, the Chadash a bit brighter. When I switched to Chadash, before I began using the Backuns, I played a reverse bore that he made for my Bb which gave me the same sound I was getting on my Moennig but a bit freer and I used an A barrel that he made for me in his shop until I was comfortable with it. All these major barrels are good; it's just finding the one that you feel the most comfortable with. I suggest you try several of different manufactures, including the three mentioned above. Keep in mind too, that no two barrels sound or tune exactly the same, I don't care who makes them, they're made of wood. One just has to measure the bores to see the small differences as well. ESP
Peabody.jhu.edu/457
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Author: Keith P
Date: 2008-02-20 02:14
Also, the new Muncy barrel is quite nice; I tried several at TMEA, they were very consistent and efficient in handling the air. They sounded to me very similar to my Moennig barrel.
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