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Muncy Barrel - Fit Is Really Tight

Author: rick77
Date: 2011-10-25 03:47

I already mentioned the Muncy barrel in another thread I posted today but I didn't want to high-jack that thread again so I'm starting a new thread.

So I have aquired an R-13 B-flat clarinet from eBay today. As stated in the other thread I also have a Muncy barrel that I got just last week. I like the Muncy barrel on the R-13 but it's a really tight fit. The last little bit where the tennon of the upper joint goes into the socket of the barrel and wood meets wood (as opposed to cork meets wood) the Muncy barrel is very tight. I'm concerned that this may cause a crack if there is any swelling in the tennon of the upper joint.

So, I guess my question is:

Do I need to get this barrel custom fitted for my clarinet or is it ok to continue using it as is? Will it loosen up a bit with continued use?

Thanks!
Richard

Post Edited (2011-10-25 04:04)

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Re: Muncy Barrel - Fit Is Really Tight

Author: rick77
Date: 2011-10-25 05:30

I got the problem solved. Did a search and found several threads that said it's ok to sand a tiny bit from the inner socket using 400 grit sand paper.

Very light sanding did the trick. The Muncy barrel is still slightly snug but I don't want to take too much wood off of the socket of the barrel.

I'll see how it works for a while and sand a bit more if need be.

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Re: Muncy Barrel - Fit Is Really Tight

Author: Alfred
Date: 2011-10-25 06:20

Are you a professional when it comes to instrument care? If not, it's risky to sand it; doing so unevenly, even at a minuscule level can ruin the barrel.

I have a Muncy barrel that I purchased personally from Muncy winds. When I had the same exact problem you had, they were happy to have me send in the clarinet and fix the problem free of charge. If you still have problems, it's much safer for you to go ahead and do that.

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Re: Muncy Barrel - Fit Is Really Tight

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2011-10-25 09:43

Just my two cents: As long as you are doing this process SLOWLY and checking as you go along, conscientiously working to sand evenly around the entire circumference of the socket, there should be no huge problem. If you were touching the bore in any way, THAT might be a problem.

....................Paul Aviles

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Re: Muncy Barrel - Fit Is Really Tight

Author: rick77
Date: 2011-10-25 12:26

I did sand very slowly using fine grit sand paper wrapped around a dowel. I only sanded about 1/8 of an inch of length into the socket interior (the part that is affected by wood touching wood), not the entire socket.

I turned or rotated the barrel on my knee as I sanded to get an even sanding of the inner socket. Turned out perfect. The barrel is still nice & snug but not overly difficult to assemble or disassemble from the upper joint tennon.

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