Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2015-03-27 21:28
Is the R13 barrel a 66 mm, or has a previous owner substituted a longer barrel, maybe because *his* mouthpiece played sharp on the 66? I'm a little surprised if an M13 plays *overall* so flat on an original 66 mm barrel.
Nonetheless, pulling out 2 mm for a sharper mouthpiece isn't so big a problem. The main issue with pulling the barrel (or the mouthpiece) out to that degree is that, in theory, the gap that's created inside can cause some turbulence issues and affect response. If you aren't feeling increased resistance as a result of a 3 mm pull, it probably doesn't matter. The barrel will still be perfectly stable on the tenon.
I'd consider the possibility of staying with your M13, if you like it a lot, and trying a shorter barrel. You can get 64 mm to 67 mm as standard after-market alternatives. If the one you have is a 67, try a 65 and see what it accomplishes.
If you reach a point where the M13 plays slightly above A=440 (to leave you a little flexibility) but the throat notes are still a little low - particularly G, G#/Ab, A and A#/Bb - those can be made sharper by a competent repair person. Flatness in the throat notes was my only intonation problem when I played Series 13 Vandorens for a short while, but in the end I moved on to other mouthpieces instead of having the adjustments made to my clarinets.
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