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Re: Do thin-walled bells make for better resonance and response?

Author: seabreeze
Date: 2016-10-28 00:58

Yes, it would be a good idea to try one of Behn's new rubber bells on the Recital. Have you considered making an aluminum bell? Some aluminum barrels have an interesting sound. How about a thin wall (wooden) Buffet Elite bell on the Recital--a pairing of oppposites? That's something I would like to hear!

I agree that very thick walled bells tend to muffle and unfocus the sound.

What about a Mazzeo bell on the Selmer Recital? I have fond memories of listening to the first clarinetist in the San Antonio Symphony, Larry Metzner, during the mid-60s and remarking how clear and audible he sounded on his Mazzeo Selmer clarinet, even if I was listening from the top of the gallery. Nothing he played ever sounded muffled or buried under the other instruments.

Not sure about whether fat boy in the barrel is necessary, though. Is that your experience that fat boy barrel plus thin wall bell is better than just regular barrel plus thin wall bell.

Another possibility would be a thin wall barrel (Behn's new rubber barrel) with a matched thin wall bell. Which combo would be best???

Post Edited (2016-10-28 06:29)

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