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Author: Laelia
Date: 2008-04-03 03:24
Thanks to those of you who responded earlier to my question about what Buffet I have. I was able to determine the year for both my Buffet and my E&S. My next question has to do with the barrel of my 1969 Buffet, that is to say, it is missing. After searching the web for a bit, I see that specially made barrels are available from different individuals. Is it advisable to have one from an individual maker, or can I get one from Buffet? What would be an appropriate length of barrel, or is this strictly a matter of preference?
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Author: gwie
Date: 2008-04-03 05:47
Depending on the intonation tendencies of your instrument, a 65mm or 66mm barrel is usually appropriate, and you can get one from almost any maker to fit your instrument.
If you want it to match, Buffet barrels come in standard, moennig, chadash, and muncy tapers, and if you look at the board sponsors there are just tons of custom barrel options out there.
Good luck!
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Author: Iceland clarinet
Date: 2008-04-03 12:29
I would start by trying Buffet Chadash,Moening or Muncy barrels as they are not much more expensive than the stock and they give much better response and intonation and you can try multiply piece. Thei costs around 120$ at Woodwind and Brasswind when the stock one is at 99$
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Author: feadog79
Date: 2008-04-03 13:03
I like Tom Ridenour's products a lot, and his barrels are pretty good. They will also improve response and intonation, and cost less than $100. If you want it to match your buffet (as far as look, logo, etc.), it's not the way to go, but they do work well.
J. Wilson
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2008-04-03 15:51
The higher something is, the more important it is. The most important part is you yourself -- your lips, tongue, palate and throat. Next comes the reed, followed by the mouthpiece and then the barrel.
Everyone knows how much better it feels when you take off a worn out reed and put a good new one on. I'm sure you know the difference a mouthpiece can make.
A good barrel can make almost as much improvement as a good mouthpiece. In my opinion, you shouldn't just order a stock barrel, even with a Moennig, Chadash or Weiner bore. Instead, pay the relatively small extra amount to get a hand-made barrel from Segal, Fobes, Grabner, Backun, etc. You only pay once and get the pleasure every time you play.
Ken Shaw
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Author: Arnoldstang
Date: 2008-04-03 18:13
I would suggest contacting a local symphony player. It is quite possible they have something that would work for you or might even help you in the selection process.
Freelance woodwind performer
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