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Nice synthetic barrel?

Author: SonicManEXE
Date: 2016-06-29 05:34

Hi all,

So, I use a normal Vito barrel (I cannot tell for the life of me whether it's 65.5mm or 66mm) on my Yamaha student model. The reason I do this is because the one that came with my instrument is wood so it couldn't be used for marching band, and it was always sharp anyway. The problem is that for the past three years, I've been renting the instrument the barrel comes from only for the barrel. I'm finished with high school and it seems kind of ridiculous to be carrying around this Vito that I will never use. Of course, to return the horn I have to give the barrel too. However, I'm not done using my own horn for both marching band and concert band (I'm getting a new instrument for concert band very soon because this one looks like marching band happened to it and it falls out of adjustment too quickly, but for the time being I need something that can still be used in both settings).

My question to you all is what is a decent synthetic barrel? Something that can be used for marching but also be viable in a concert setting. Even if it's not the cheapest option, I'd be more than happy for any suggestions.

Thanks!

Jared
Ft. Lauderdale & Tampa, FL

Post Edited (2016-06-29 05:35)

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