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Author: Ben Shaffer
Date: 2020-04-21 01:04
I've got a Plastic Vito V40 that I use for outdoor work
I recently tried out a Normandy 4 Blackwood Bell on it and no surprise it really improved the sound of the V40
That said I'd like to get a Normandy 4 Bell for the V40.
Any ideas where I might be able to pick a used one up?
Now I know I can buy scads of new Bells for the big Bucks, but am looking not to spend much
Thanking any members in advance that can point me to a Seller that might have them
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2020-04-21 01:14
See if you can find a used or spare Leblanc bell (LL, L27, LX2000, etc.) as they're pretty much the same thing.
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Howarth of London
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Author: Ursa
Date: 2020-04-21 19:44
Jeffrey and Noblet bells would also work.
On offer at online auctions, you can easily find cheap Noblet and Normandy clarinets with good wooden bells and barrels. The Jeffrey is much less common, but acoustically the same instrument. You may find the wooden barrel from any of these to be helpful on your V40.
Just be on the lookout for non-wooden bells and barrels with a wooden-bodied Normandy and Noblet. Most of the time, it's easy to tell by careful inspection of the photographs provided.
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Author: Steven Ocone
Date: 2020-04-25 00:07
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I found an old well-used Noblet bell. I won't be going out to mail it till this pandemic abates. Contact me in a few months if you are still interested.
Steve Ocone
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