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RE: Leblanc Barrel Length

Author: Rex N.
Date: 2022-07-19 06:41

Hello all, I see this was written many years ago but came upon it for the same reason as Hank. Along with several others, my main instrument is a Leblanc Infinité. I probably have 30 clarinets 12 of those pro models but this 1995 Leblanc infinity is my best friend. The only instrument that competes sound-wise And maybe even a little better could be from my Selmer Series 9’’s, Consecutive serial numbers of B-flat and an A. But I’m not accustomed to the alternate E flat and articulated G-sharp etc. so I’m selling those. I don’t ever play the A.

My Leblanc tuning is very, very consistent but… consistently sharp by 3 (winter) to 8ish cents (summer) depending on the day. I should probably get it on a tuner again to confirm those numbers. Anyway, most times I can correct with a tuning ring, on occasion I stick in an additional thin ring. It’s most affected in the summertime here in Southern California, humidity about 70% right now.

I’m curious if anyone came up with a replacement barrel at 68 mm that sounded as good as the original. And fixed the tuning issue in warm weather. I believe I’m at -66. Could be 67. Open Measure to ton of Barrels From some B&H horns, and none of them go to 68. I haven’t measured it in a while.

Thanks a lot for the interesting read even though it was “vintage”

Rex

MAG Records

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