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Author: ClarinetLuv
Date: 2017-10-17 01:44
So the times come to where I need to buy a new barrel. Currently I’m playing on the Yamaha 450N. The barrel length is 65mm and usually I’m always completely sharp so I took a measuring tape and measured how far out I pulled to make my clarinet in tune. So what I’m looking at is to find an affordable barrel that’s about 67mm and provides little resistance and a darker tone without sounding like crap. I personally do not know the difference in sound between coccobolo and grenadilla but considering I play on a grenadilla clarinet that’d probably be my choice. Any thoughts or help would be appreciated
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Author: TomS
Date: 2017-10-17 17:27
Talk to Phillip Muncy. Muncy makes some barrels that are synthetic and not expensive. Also, Backun may have some affordable wooden barrels that work well with Yamahas ... I use one on my YCL-650.
Thumbs up for the 450! Very good clarinet.
Tom
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2017-10-17 17:28
The only way your will know what you're looking for is to try as many as possible. There is no one fits all. They are like snow flakes, never two alike.
ESP eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2017-10-18 01:18
I agree that you should call the Muncys. I have a couple of their barrels and they are a great help to a student or step-up instrument. Be sure to tell him what you are playing, because the barrels I have for my Buffet won't fit a Yamaha.
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Author: ClarinetLuv
Date: 2017-10-18 03:50
So what do you prefer, a grenadilla or coccobolo. I’m playing on a grenadilla clarinet so would that be the better investment ?
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Author: TomS
Date: 2017-10-18 23:07
Barrels are very personal and highly experimental ... doesn't matter what the taper or the material is ... it's what works for you, especially in the area of tuning. Be careful and take your time ...
The non-wood materials are more stable than wood and many actually, on some clarinets, have a better sound. I use a nylon barrel on a greenline Buffet and it helps mellow the sound a bit ... sometimes the lighter/thinner materials (plastic and hard rubber) have a more mellow sound ...
Another really good source of information, but not the cheapest barrels, would be Brad Behn. Mr. Behn is one of the most dedicated individuals in this science.
Tom
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