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Good Barrel for a "flat" Leblanc LL

Author: Kride
Date: 2011-01-21 22:57

I picked up a wonderful Leblanc LL off of ebay and only played it a few minutes before a pad fell out and I had to run to the repair shop. But in those few minutes the horn seemed even at room temp to be flat. Should I just buy a Leblanc 63 MM barrel.? Thanks , can't wait to play this horn. K

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Re: Good Barrel for a "flat" Leblanc LL

Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2011-01-21 23:02

Get it back from the shop, then spend some time making sure the instrument is properly warmed up. At least 5-10 minutes of playing should bea good start. THEN check it with a tuner to see if it is evenly out of tune. Ifso, by how much? If it isn't an overall issue, which notes are the worst?

If it is a uniform flatness, I would suggest having a custom barrel, such as the ones from Dr. Alan Segal (Clarinetconcepts.com) or Morrie Backun (Backunmusical.com). Check the links on the right side of this page, and look for "Mouthpieces & Barrels."

Jeff

“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010

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Re: Good Barrel for a "flat" Leblanc LL

Author: Kride
Date: 2011-01-21 23:34

Thanks for the help. I'll do as you say. K

Ksaxman.com

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Re: Good Barrel for a "flat" Leblanc LL

Author: Alseg
Date: 2011-01-22 00:21

What Jeff said.

Former creator of CUSTOM CLARINET TUNING BARRELS by DR. ALLAN SEGAL
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