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Author: Mrdi
Date: 2018-04-19 17:47
Any comments regarding
the new Backun Silver Register and Thumb Tubes?
https://backunmusical.com/products/solid-silver-register-and-thumb-tubes?variant=8121553125480
Post Edited (2018-04-19 19:17)
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Author: jdbassplayer
Date: 2018-04-19 18:17
They're the perfect accessory for the delusional clarinetist who has too much money!
But seriously I feel the real reason these tubes change the way the instrument plays has more to do with the shape than with the material. Also you would think they would come standard on their new $10,000+ instruments.
-Jdbassplayer
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Author: dorjepismo ★2017
Date: 2018-04-19 18:37
How are they shaped differently? And hey, how about that new water bottle!
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Author: jdbassplayer
Date: 2018-04-19 19:09
The length, inner diameter and bore (conical vs cylindrical) of a register tube all affect how a clarient plays in the upper register. Recently I had someone come to me claiming that they could not play a high C on their A clarinet. After checking for leaks, I diagnosed the problem as being an improperly sized register tube. I replaced it with one with an internal diameter roughly 0.1mm smaller and the difference was incredible. The customer was extremely thrilled with how well the instrument played after this modification.
I have no idea if they are actually shaped differently, but I have a hunch they are given that they allegedly make a big difference. The material on the other hand should make no difference.
-Jdbassplayer
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