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RE: barrels

Author: William
Date: 2002-11-21 14:38

Clarinet accoustics are really a big mysterie to me, but I recently acquired a new barrel for my old R13 A (80xxx) which has made a remarkable change in the tuning of the upper register notes. This Moennig barrel (which I got for $20.00) makes it much easier for me to play in tune from A5 and higher and also helps bring more tonal focus in that register for greater projection in the orchestra. Why it works, I have no idea--but barrels do "make a difference" to some clarinets. It is probably best to get the help of a qualified accoustician or try as many different barrels as you can to find the "best one." For me, I bought this one "on a whime" and lucked out. Another barrel that worked for me--but had less effect on the tuning in the high register--was an old Springer barrel 6-7-67 model. I also had a Chadash barrel that works for my LeBlanc
Concerto A, but not my Buffet R13 A. Like with mouthpieces, "Try Before You Buy." They DO Make a DIFFERENCE!!! (good or bad is the question)

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