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Author: moolatte
Date: 2009-02-23 22:16
I have a Vandoren M13 mouthpiece, however, as you may know, it gives you a flat sound. I talked to a professional clarinetist, and she said I will need something called a clip barrel or something along those lines.
I've seen one before, and it is a clarinet barrel that clicks when you raise it up or down. It looked like it was plastic, but this may not be the case.
What name would this might go by? (Brand name specifically or something, because my music store says they've never heard of such a thing, and they said they couldn't find anything on Google)
Help? She also said to get the cheapest one, because it works the best.
Post Edited (2009-02-23 22:18)
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Author: clariknight
Date: 2009-02-23 23:21
WWBW used to carry them - they no longer have them listed. Muncy does not have them and weinermusic lists them but says they are no longer available. They went by the name "Click Tuning Barrels" when they were available, and my guess is that the company went out fo business or discontinued the product. Your best bet is to look on ebay, unles somebody else knows where to get them still.
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Author: brycon
Date: 2009-02-23 23:21
My M13 (and most I've tried) plays in tune or slightly sharp. This barrel sounds a little sketchy to say the least- best to stick with what you have. But if you must, check with Woodwind Brasswind or Fred Weiner.
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Author: Ed
Date: 2009-02-23 23:22
I have not seen the Clicks around for a little while. Someone told me that they were discontinued. I never cared for them as I did not think they sounded good.
I have known of quite a few M13s that were a tad flat, especially in the throat register. Be sure that you are using a reed that is strong enough and playing with sufficient embouchure support.
If I needed a barrel, I would rather buy a barrel that is short enough to use and pull out if I needed to drop a little, than use a Click. If you are looking for a less expensive option for a barrel, there are some of synthetic materials at Muncy Winds. Some by Muncy, some Robert Scott. Both are good choices.
Post Edited (2009-02-24 01:39)
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2009-02-24 01:25
My daughter uses a standard M13 mouthpiece on a 1971 R13 eith a 66 mm barrel, and never has tuning issues. What particular setup are you using with your M13? There is only one standard profile for the M13 (Profile 88) so it can't be an issue where you got the wrong version, based on where you are and the regional; tuning custom.
I would not go with a cheap barrel, as it is the second closest part of the clarinet to the reed, and consequently has a greater effect on your sound than anything except the reed, ligature and mouthpiece. I will hold off on recommending specific barrels, as I have no idea of what your instrument and barrel configuration currently is. Best bet is to seek out the advice of a good teacher, if you don't already study with one.
Jeff
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Author: hinotehud ★2017
Date: 2009-02-24 01:41
The M13's I tried this fall played flat compared to my M15 or M30. The click barrels I tried when they first came out, were a standard 66 mm and only expanded. It did not help if you wanted a shorter length. They were not a good choice for advanced players. I play on a Robert Scott 65 mm barrel and like it a lot.
Keith Hudson
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2009-02-24 04:51
The 13 model and other 13 series models are meant to play flatter than non-13 series models. The M13 is available only in 13 series and some models have both options. Just because one person plays flat with a 13 mouthpiece and one person doesn't, it doesn't really mean anything. Only when you combine the mouthpiece with a clarinet and most important a player that you can determine if the total setup is good. It might be worth for you to try a Vandoren non-13 series mouthpiece.
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