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Re: Barrels suitable for Bb and A...How?

Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2017-03-08 18:47

Klose said." I don't think it is possible for a third party barrel to be suitable for both Bb and A if the original barrels are not exchangeable."
I have to disagree based on my professional experience. When I used my Bb and A clarinets for years I used Moennig and then Chadash barrels and would use the "proper" one on each. Many years ago I bought a Backun barrel for my Bb at one of the Clarinetfests after trying about a dozen and much to my surprise when I tried it on my A clarinet it not only sounded very good put played as well in tune as it did with the Chadash barrel. So for a few years I used the one barrel for both in my symphony and chamber works. Eventially I bought second one and found them interchangable. Conclusion, it depends on your clarinets, the barrel and your mouthpiece. The only golden rule for anything clarinet wise is try before you buy.

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