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Re: Aftermarket Barrels: Impressions, Experiences, and Opinions

Author: ClarinettyBetty
Date: 2016-04-21 00:27

I've tried different barrels on my R13. The ICON in every type of metal, the Chadash, and a friend's Backun. The don't come close to my Moennig. Every horn plays better if I switch to my Moennig barrel. It's the "feel," although I can't describe it. It feels less resistant but does not create a honky, open sound. The high register sings and the low register feels warm.

ICON: they felt like my stock barrel. I tried really hard to notice a difference, but couldn't find one. I did not have the time to spend an hour with the tuner on them, so maybe it's more a tuning difference than a feel?

Chadash: I liked it more than the ICONs but less than the Moennig.

Backun: I felt like I was playing mezzo piano no matter how much air I put through the horn. It's just not "me." Tuning was fine, but it's not the sound I am looking for.

As far as your question about tuning tendencies, I'd rather have a set-up that's in tune AND feels comfortable. I have that with my Gigliotti mouthpiece, Moennig barrel, and R13. Before that, my M13 mouthpiece worked fine, but I wanted something a bit more freeblowing. I'll try any new thing out there once, but unless it makes my setup better, I pass.

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