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Re: aftermarket barrel for Noblet 45 eb?

Author: Hunter_100
Date: 2022-01-01 03:48

So I decided to order a custom made 3D blackwood one from Pereira 3D. I got it just in time for Xmas. Ryan made it to match the specs of my current Noblet barrel sockets and it was a perfect fit. I decided to go with 41mm length which is only a little longer than my current barrel, mainly because I just had a rehearsal in a colder room and had to be almost all the way pushed in to match the band. I figure I can order another one in a longer size later if the summer weather becomes a problem.

I have only played it a few times so far but it seems to be very nice. The biggest difference I have noticed so far is the altissimo B and C have been flattened by about 15 cents, and are really easy to keep in tune now (Those notes were pretty sharp on the stock barrel). I like the sound quality as well. I had hoped the barrel might help sharpen my high altissimo notes (F F# and G especially) but it did not seem to do much there.

If I discover any new revelations after playing on it more I will post about it.

Thanks for the help!

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