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Re: Barrel-to-bell relationship

Author: LFabian
Date: 2020-11-29 20:37

I have mixed bells and barrels with 4 clarinets. Some fit. Some don’t. Icon parts on an 1972 R13 was a good match. Will last forever. an alpha bell lightens the weight of a Moba. A Behn abs bell with hole impacts lower notes. The Paulus barrel which has a longstanding reputation is heavier but fits R13 very well. I haven’t tried it in gigs since Covid started. Another clarinet has a custom made barrel which was tuned and fitted especially for my other R13.
The Alpha’s original barrel was switched out for Fatboys and Fobes rimless abs/grenadilla barrels. This particular set up is no longer a student clarinet. This is a versatile clarinet. I am intrigued with the various nuances that I have created realizing that no one will notice the change in adult bands. The Vocalise Z changes the equation even more.

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