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Re: Barrels

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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