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Author: Brian Peterson
Date: 2002-10-16 18:58
In terms of length, in what range are Moenning barrels generally available?
I ask because my teacher is recommending a 67 mm for my A, but I'm wondering if it might be worth my while to check out a 68 if they are available.
Also, does $115 US seem like a reasonable price?
Thanks.
BP
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Author: Ed
Date: 2002-10-16 19:15
I believe that 67 may be the longest available for the A clarinet. If you want longer you may have to get one made by someone who does custom barrels. I would be careful about going with a barrel that is too long. You can always pull out or use a tuning ring. If it is too long, there is nothing you can do. Try some out and check them against a tuner. Be sure that you can tune it, especially in the throat notes. You want to make sure the clarinet is in tune with itself.
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2002-10-16 22:42
Barrels for Buffet A clarinet are normally 1 mm. shorter than those for the Bb. Bb barrels are usually 66 or 67 mm., so you should begin with 65 or 66 mm. on your A. Intonation is what counts, not length.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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Author: Hiroshi
Date: 2002-10-17 19:37
See this catalog of International Musical Suppliers.
http://www.intlmusicalsuppliers.com/pdf/WWBARREL.PDF
I changed barrels for my Selmer 10SII from its stock barrel to a Chadash 'A' type barrel.
'A' means a narrower bore barrel for my Selmer, whose bore is
smaller than standard Buffet bore(0.574"). If your Buffet has
a smaller bore than the standard Buffet bore size, such as Bufet Vintage R-13, you may have to consult with the experienced seller.
I found a Chadash barrel shorter than my stock barrel suits my Selmer. This may be caused by the difference of harmonics formation and matching with the mouthpiece. I do not know for sure. That may be the reason why you had better check intonation by youself using a tuner.
By the way, if the top of the Moennig barrel can be reamered with your mouthpiece by an experienced technician, it may bring another good thing. 'Reamer' means, as you may know, precision drilling ot mouthpiece and barrel bore interfaces to get rid of any steps, which causes air flow turbulence.
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2002-10-18 14:28
Hiroshi -
Not exactly. The flow of air down the clarinet is quite slow, and turbulence is not the problem. Rather, handmade barrels are finished with a series of reamers with slightly different sizes and tapers. This produces a series of tiny steps, on the order of 0.001", which reflect the air vibrations and focus the sound. The artistry is knowing exactly which steps to put in, to make the barrel work with the particular instrument, mouthpiece and player.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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