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Author: jazzy701
Date: 2015-09-08 07:27
I have a Selmer 10G bought new in roughly 1983. I need to replace the bell due to cracks going through the bell and also small chunks of wood missing near the metal ring. I am having trouble finding a 10 G bell on eBay. I'm not sure about Backun bells. Are there any other brand bells suitable for my Bb? I saw one on eBay called an Antigua Backun and also a Protege. I'm not excited about spending $500 for a Backun bell. I also would like another barrel for the horn. I saw a review that a Fobes barrel would be good for the Selmer 10 G. I would need to get a 66mm because My 65 in symphony is always sharp. The throat tones on the horn are always sharp as well. I assume it's ok to have a different barrel brand than bell? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Julie
jazzy701@yahoo.com
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Author: KenJarczyk
Date: 2015-09-08 17:31
I wish you well on your hunt for the Bell. That will be a tough one, although I believe a standard Selmer Series 10 B-flat bell would do the trick, and should be easy to find.
For the barrel - I play a Series 10G for my A clarinet, my B-flat is an extremely wonderful Series 10, set up by Brannen Woodwinds of Evanston, Illinois. I have several Fobes barrels for these - and Mr. Fobes does make a difference between the B-flat and A barrels, many other manufacturers do not. I really like his Hard-Rubber Lined Cocobola barrel on the B-flat, while I prefer his Grenadilla barrel on the A.
Ken Jarczyk
Woodwinds Specialist
Eb, C, Bb, A & Bass Clarinets
Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo
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Author: GLHopkins
Date: 2015-09-08 18:08
pacificwinds6875, a seller on that auction site, has 10G parts available often. I'd keep checking there. I've bought a few 10G barrels from him. It is Morrie Backun's place in Canada. Be patient. I'm sure one will become available soon.,
Post Edited (2015-09-08 18:09)
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Author: jazzy701
Date: 2015-09-08 21:54
Ken,
Thanks you for the information concerning the clarinet bell and Fobes barrel. I had a question for you concerning the barrel. Your recommendation is the Fobes cocobolo (rubber lined). It is about $75 more than the grenadilla on Woodwind/Brasswind. My Selmer 10g came with a 65mm barrel (usually have to pull out a bit). I bought a 66mm 10g barrel that doesn't fit well. After you put it on snug, it is very hard to pull off. My clarinet can tend to be a little flat with 66 mm, but barely. I believe it is more due to the fact that my bell is cracked, and that is causing the intonation. Don't you think? I still want to try the Fobes. All of the newer clarinets have a 66mm barrel, so I believe that is what I should get. But what is your opinion on the 66? I play with a Backun $400 Mouthpiece and BG ligature.
Thanks,
Julie Thaxton
jazzy701@yahoo.com
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Author: KenJarczyk
Date: 2015-09-08 23:16
Julie -
The early 10G clarinets came from the factory with a Hard-Rubber lined barrel! The Fobes fits very well on my 10G, and quite well on the other Series 10 horns I have. I use a 66 on the A, and a 66 on the B-flat. I also have the Cocobola Hard-Rubber lined in 66 & 65. I use the 66 more in Symphonic and Chamber work. The 65 gets a lot of use in Wind Ensemble work, where a wee bit more flexibility comes in handy. Possibly your issue is the bell, but I can't see that effecting the horn over the entire range.
I've never tried the Backun mouthpiece, but have many colleagues that I highly respect that love them. I have tried his barrels and bells, and really was not impressed all that much.
Ken Jarczyk
Woodwinds Specialist
Eb, C, Bb, A & Bass Clarinets
Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo
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Author: Clarineteer
Date: 2015-09-08 23:32
I have 2 10G bells. The newer one with the large G and the older one with the small G. Would be happy to sell you one. Please contact me at jmsa715@netzero.com.
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Author: sax panther
Date: 2015-09-10 11:55
pacificwinds6875 (Backun) on ebay has both barrels and bells right now for Selmer 10G....they are also selling a 10G bell and 66m 10G barrel as a package for $60
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