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replacement barrels and bells

Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2001-04-08 14:41

When shopping for a new Leblanc Symphonie VII (the new rosewood Bb with Ricardo Morales help to design), my dealer had the Leblanc rep bring several for me to take home and play until I chose one. He said, "You might switch bells and barrels around until you get the best sound. That's what happens when pros come to the factory to select an instrument."

So, I tried several bells and several barrels until I got the best intonation, tone, projection, etc. on my new Symphonie VII. Oh, sweet, sweet clarinet!!!!

I was totally surprised at the difference made by changing the bell.

I noticed also that Woodwind and Brasswind has an Accubore clarinet bell for sale and I was wondering if anyone had used one? I'm thinking it would greatly improve student instruments to change out the barrels and bells for better ones when they have a mediocre or worn-out instrument.

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