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 Re: Conn model 17/my first wood clarinet
Author: Ursa 
Date:   2010-05-22 08:06

You certainly don't have to take my advice, but I was hoping to help you find some answers testing your setup using equipment you already have at your disposal.

Please consider that some Armstrong, Bundy, Normandy, and other wooden clarinets came equipped with composite barrels and bells. One can safely mix and match barrels without worry.

When you find a barrel length that works on your Conn, you could then order an aftermarket wooden barrel, confident that you'll be ordering the proper length. There are some truly magnificent barrels being made these days, some sold by sponsors of this forum. I personally use Ridenour Ivorolon hard rubber and Backun MoBa grenadilla wood barrels. Both are excellent.

My very old Normandy is equipped with its original composite bell, as it has been since 1953 or so, and has suffered no ill effects to the lower joint/bell coupling. I've received nothing but unqualified praise for the tone quality of the instrument.
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Suitman 2010-05-21 21:40 
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Ursa 2010-05-21 22:43 
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Mark Charette 2010-05-22 01:58 
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Mark Charette 2010-05-22 02:44 
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