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Leblanc Barrel Length

Author: Hank
Date: 2002-09-01 12:55

Hi Eevryone,

As some of you may remember, I have been asking the BB about cents sharp and other related intonation questions recently. Let me set the stage for one more query. I know this is the kind of question that gets many BB members out there somewhat technologically excited and is also a cool way for them to demonstrate their savy - don't let down.

I recently bought a Leblanc Dynamic 2 from the estate of a player than that bought the instrument new in the mid-1950s; the warranty card was included. I had the clarinet repadded by a BB participant and it is excellent shape. However, in the last few weeks of "making friends" with the instrument, I find that I really need to have a longer barrel for these warm months (up here in the US for the AU and NZ BB members). But here is the twist, the original barrel that is with the clarinet is 67mm long. I assume that barrel to be the original since all markings are the same for the instrument.

I have two questions/statements.

1. To find a 68mm barrel is not the easiest things (hey, if you've got one I can borrow and try out, great). Is this the best choice?

2. Do other vintage Leblanc clarinets also have 67mm barrels as standard (that should get the calipers out)and if so, have you got 68mm barrels?

Regards,

Hank

PS The need for a 68mm barrel is the same no matter which of my arsenal of mouthpieces I use. I found a 1 mm tuning ring in the case BTW but that may have been used between the sections as I find a pull is necessary.

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