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Re: Different barrel and mouthpiece for Selmer CT

Author: mmichel
Date: 2021-01-07 00:37

I've resurrected this thread because I just purchased (and measured) one of these Weber barrels for my own N-series Selmer, which is essentially identical to a CT.

First, note that Bob DiLutis makes 2 different models of the Weber barrels: a "straight" version with a cylindrical bore (which he recommends for Bb clarinets) and a "tapered" version (which he recommends for A clarinets).

I purchased the "straight" version, and it's a nearly perfect fit for Selmer's CT-era clarinets. The bore is exactly 15.0 mm and has a nearly perfectly circular cross-section (unlike my stock barrels). The socket is just slightly short (18.8 mm for the socket vs. 19.0 mm for the upper joint tenon), but only by 1/5 of a mm, so it's not significant or noticeable.

I bought it because I needed a slightly shorter barrel, but it plays better than either of my stock barrels.

I highly recommend these for Selmer CT, Series 9 (NOT 9*), and similar instruments, as an inexpensive, off-the-shelf replacement for the stock barrels.

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