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Eb clarinet barrel question

Author: NBeaty
Date: 2011-10-18 18:56

I'm curious if anyone as any suggestions for Eb barrels. I play Moennig barrels on Bb and A, but have only used the stock barrel for my R13 Eb (41.5mm).

The barrel seems to be about a mm too short for me. It feels OK and the overall sound is good, but I feel like the same enhancement of the moennig for Bb\A would be great for Eb. Any help in Eb tuning issues also would be a plus!

I generally prefer resonance and clarity over darkness or cover.

(In case you're wondering or need\want to know) My setup:

Bb\A: Moennig 65mm(A) and 66mm (Bb). Brad Behn Signiture -6 mouthpiece.
Eb: Stock barrel with a vintage Vandoren 5RV refaced to about 0.98mm and 36 length.

Thanks for your thoughts\suggestions!

Nathan Beaty
DMA student, University of North Texas
MM- McGill University
BMUS- Texas Tech University

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