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Another Barrel Question

Author: Irwin
Date: 2001-04-08 00:48

I'm getting a Leblanc Opus and wanted to know what people thing about its stock barrel versus a Moennig or Chadash. I searched the archived posts, and in almost ever discussion on the topic of barrels, the clarinet in question is an R-13. Is the reason that R-13's generally come with a stock barrel that needs to be upgraded while Leblancs don't?

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RE: Another Barrel Question

Author: Dee
Date: 2001-04-08 02:40

Possibly due to the fact that R-13s have been around a lot longer and the fact that
R-13s sell in greater quantities than other professional instruments.

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RE: Another Barrel Question

Author: William
Date: 2001-04-08 12:13

Irwin:

I play on LeBlanc Concertos (accoustical twins of the Opus) and recently aquired a Chadash barrel for my A that has improved the quality and response of the upper register. However, it doesn't work as well on by Bb and I prefer the stock barrel for that instrument. I suggest that you try numerous Chadash barrels before you choose--they don't all play the same. Good luck with your new Opus (A or Bb???) and good clarineting!!!!!

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RE: Another Barrel Question

Author: Dee
Date: 2001-04-08 12:16

I should have said that may be why you don't hear about it more.

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RE: Another Barrel Question

Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2001-04-08 14:29

Moennigs have a darker tone than Chadash. The Chadash evens out the sound and brings it into more focus, but has a brighter sound. Moennigs are made for Buffets as well as Leblancs, which--by the way--have been around for something like 250 years. The Opus is merely an updated professional on the Leblanc line.

Don't worry Irwin, you'll notice a difference between the stock barrel and the Moennig when your clarinet arrives. In fact, it's rather remarkable!!!

Smiles!!!

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RE: Another Barrel Question

Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2001-04-08 14:30

I meant to clarify that the Leblanc clarinet has been around for 250 years. Not a Johnny come lately.

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RE: Another Barrel Question

Author: Dee
Date: 2001-04-08 14:41

Brenda Siewert wrote:
>
> I meant to clarify that the Leblanc clarinet has been
> around for 250 years. Not a Johnny come lately.

However, prior to the early 1900s, the firm name was Noblet. Mr. Noblet had no heirs so passed the firm on to Mr. Leblanc. The origins of the firm are still honored by the use of the name Noblet on some of the current models.

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RE: Another Barrel Question

Author: Bill
Date: 2001-04-08 14:51

I believe the new Concerto comes with two barrels. At least two that I trialed did. Is this the case for the Opus?

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RE: Another Barrel Question

Author: Hiroshi
Date: 2001-04-09 02:29

Please read Greg Smith page on Sponcer Page.
He sells Chadash barrel only with his mouthpiece. This may mean the important thing is how the mouthpiece and barrel bore is reamered very smoothly.
This may also mean if you buy Chadash or Moennig barrel you may need to someone to adjust mouthpiece/barrel bores.

p.s. As to Moennig barrel, barrel history/shape/adjustment method&timing are
written in detail in J&D Hite homepage(also in Sponcer page).

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