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Re: Leblanc Barrel Length

Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2022-07-19 07:12

Hi Rex,

Interesting how "what goes around comes around..." or words to that effect. With that LeBlanc (long since sold) the late Bob Scott recommended that I use one of his Delrin barrels that he was making for R13 customers.

I bought a 67mm and 68mm Scott aa2 barrel from him which was what the number was for them. They played great but Bob told me a Moennig barrel would also get you pretty close. I doubt that you will find any for sale (not mine as I still carry them when I have an outdoor summer gig on clarinet).

My current main clarinet is a Yamaha CS Custom, and my backup is a vintage LeBlanc L200. Both are perfectly intune throughout the entire register.

Bob was an interesting fellow, and I am glad that I was a customer. Sitting by him at the repair bench was a wonderful experience. I have several of Bob's handmade 4-point ligatures. They play great but not as good as my old Harrison or Bonade ligatures.

Hank

PS I'd try a Moennig or Chadash R13 barrel on your LeBlanc Infinite.

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