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Re: Buffet E11 too bright

Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2021-04-23 04:33

Treblerose81 wrote:

> I've been
> debating either getting a second clarinet with a darker sound
> for that, and keeping this one with the symphonic band I play
> with, or if I should get a different barrel. I've tried a
> Selmer 10G barrel, it gave a bit darker tone, but not
> significant.

I'm assuming by wanting a "darker" tone you mean that you want to take a little edge off the sound you get with the barrel you're using (is it the original?). You might check out something in Morrie Backun's line of barrels. I have several in my desk drawer and have never used them much because to me they're on the dull-sounding side, but that might be useful for your purpose. My impression of Selmer barrels isn't one of "dark," covered sound with little edge - the few Selmer barrels I've tried have been rather in the opposite direction.

Karl

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