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Re: Sharp throat tones

Author: crysania
Date: 2017-03-29 00:40

This was an instrument off of eBay. No clue about its history. I wish I knew!

The first thing I did with the instrument was take it to a professional and get it completely overhauled (which included completely rehydrating the instrument). So I can't imagine it's anything to do with hydration.

Unfortunately since I don't know the history I'm running blind with it! The instrument did not come with a mouthpiece so I've tried two (a Vandoren B45 and my J&D Hite, which was what I used to always play on). Both had the same problem with the throat tones being extremely sharp.

I'm wondering if a different barrel might help. I'm really not sure what all the specs on barrels mean for intonation (different tapers, etc.)! And I CAN deal with if I have to so I'd rather not spend a LOT on a new barrel. I had been contemplating a Scott barrel as I have one on my Bb and loved what it did to my tone, especially in the throat tones (I can't honestly remember if they were sharp beforehand, but I know the tone is fuller and less stuffy than the original barrel). And I've seen some other ones that seem interesting but aren't terribly expensive. But I'm not sure if getting one a little bit longer would aid in fixing them or not. Is it worth a try?

Or maybe it's something I could check with a professional on? I admit I am the least crafty person on the face of the planet so trying to put tape inside something, especially something so tiny would no doubt end in frustration and tears.

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