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RE: Moennig Barrels Article

Author: William
Date: 2002-10-06 16:43

Thanks also, John. I just happened to have a Moennig barrel (66.5mm on loan from a friend) and put it on my good--but not great--1960's Buffet A and what a change. I also switched bells with my Buffet Bb (shorter length than the A) and further improved some minor intonational issues. But more remarkably, the over-all tone quality of my A clarinet seemed influenced by the bell switch and the Moennig barrel. Now I have this big problem--do I go with the great sound of my Buffet A (but still hard to control in the upper register) or with the impeccable intonation and eveness of my LeBlanc Concerto (which will never have the "Buffet ring" in its sound.)

Most orchestral clarinetists will say that intonation is most important. However, I have also been told by othe NYC "pros" that, while they like the way the Concertos/Opuses play, they are forced to play the Buffet in order to "fit in" with the other musicians in the city that they must play with. What is your experiance relevant to this situation???

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