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Re: Selmer Privilege Barrel

Author: Luuk ★2017
Date: 2020-10-13 11:53

First of all, 'standard' barrel length varies per acoustic design. My Leblanc Opus came with 66 and 63 mm barrels, my Selmer Signature with 64,5 and 62,5. In fact, the whole Signature is about two cm. shorter than the Opus.

Furthermore, the acoustic design of the barrel itself may vary (reverse cone, cylindrical, double cone...) and should match the design of the clarinet. Mismatches may result in, for instance, 12ths differing over the instrument.

One can expect from a respected clarinet designer/maker that instruments are sold with matching barrels.

Btw: can somebody explain how inches can be 'more accurate' than millimeters?

Regards,

Luuk
Philips Symphonic Band
The Netherlands

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