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Author: nbclarinet
Date: 2015-08-25 10:07
Hello All,
I was recently given the opportunity to try out some of Ryan Pereira's barrels and I'd like to share my thoughts. A Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Ryan's company in any way.
Admittedly, when Ryan gave me a pair of his barrels to try, I was skeptical at first. As far as I am aware, he is the only maker to utilize 3D printing, which is still a fairly new technology. However, after I had got the chance to play each barrel, I was amazed at the response and sound which I was able to achieve.
I find the Pereira barrels to have a truly ideal amount of resistance, which leads to excellent response. The articulation is neither overly strident and difficult, nor does it choke off on an accent or staccato. This is a balance that I have been unable to find with several other barrels.
In terms of sound, Ryan's barrels do not sound too different from what I had been using previously....and that's a good thing! Having played on Grenadilla, delrin, and now Ryan's 3D printed material, I am becoming more and more convinced that with a good design, many different materials can be utilized successfully. To those skeptic about synthetic materials versus wood, I urge you to try Ryan's products. For me, the results spoke for themselves.
Here is the link to his webpage:
http://www.pereira3d.com
Thanks,
NB
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