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Re: Adjustable barrels any good?

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2019-03-05 17:20

When I have seen a good description of the Paulus and Schuler Barrels (and this one is not), it indicates a range of about 3mm (ie from 62-65mm). I cannot tell from Thomann's description if they are referring to the longest or shortest dimension (though I'd assume the shorter).

If you are in the United States, it is also helpful to know that there is a minimum shipping charge (for a minimum weight to a fairly inclusive weight) of about $40 US dollars that you add to whatever you order from Thomann. So it's better if you have a list of things you're getting all at once.

I wanted to add a review of the RS Berkeley Barrel and never got around to it. This is actually a pretty nice barrel! I would say it is up there with the DEGs of years gone by in terms of sound and probably a bit better than any composite material barrels which unfortunately decouple the resonance from the mouthpiece and the rest of the clarinet (in my opinion).

I would take issue with "jthole's" contention that the adjustable concept teaches you bad habits. On the contrary, I think being able to reach up with your right hand and tune a low "C" or open "G" WHILE YOU PLAY INTO A TUNER can only help train your ear better.

The RS Berkeley has a VERY wide tuning range since it operates from 60mm to a whopping 70mm.

My only issue was that I had a "burr" on the top tenon of my top joint that had to be lessened to get my provided Greenline R13 barrels to go on properly. Still the RS Berkeley snugs up just before sitting flush for me but I assume that might still just be my clarinet's problem.

I would recommend the RS Berkeley to anyone with intonation problems. It is fully adjustable and has a really competitive sound. The design does however generate an internal space as you adjust out, but it is a much shallower gap than what you get when you "pull out" with a normal barrel.

....................Paul Aviles

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