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Author: Tony M
Date: 2016-08-12 13:41
Attachment: VG & barrel.pdf (169k)
Can anyone please identify the barrel that Victor Goines has on his clarinet in this image? It maybe standard to the instrument or it may be custom, I do not know, but I haven't seen a barrel like this before and I was curious. Any information is gratefully received. Thanks.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2016-08-12 15:44
Charles Bay "pinch" barrel.
Alexi
PS - only information I can give is I own one, it's been discontinued for a while, it is plastic, and mine is 65 mm. Mine seems to play very well, it's just not my preferred barrel. Basically, it's the same bore as a barrel, without the "excess" thickness. So it's just enough thickness to hold a mouthpiece and upper joint, and tapers to the dimensions of the bore.
US Army Japan Band
Post Edited (2016-08-12 15:52)
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Author: Caroline Smale
Date: 2016-08-12 20:52
It seems to be the exact opposite of the "Fat Boy" barrels beloved of some players.
Have your cake and eat scenario.
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Author: seabreeze
Date: 2016-08-12 21:35
Brad Behn now offers his own take on a skinny boy design--an hourglass-shaped barrel made of rubber with a very trim "waist." The intent is to focus and concentrate the sound. Some photos on his facebook page show various players trying this model.
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Author: Tony M
Date: 2016-08-13 02:13
Many thanks everyone. My mild curiosity has been fully satisfied. I think, some years ago, a discontinued barrel would have prompted me to start looking for one. Thank the heavens that those years are over.
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