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Backun Moba barrell for Selmer CT

Author: Rocky Beach
Date: 2025-11-17 00:49

Which length (and which type) would you choose for a Selmer CT Bb clarinet? I mean the large bore version or Selmer version? and the right length to play in tune with a 442 Hz orchestra

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Re: Backun Moba barrell for Selmer CT

Author: Chris P
Date: 2025-11-17 01:59

67mm was the stock length for CT barrels and they can be played at 442Hz with that length, or you can always use a 66mm or 65.5mm one and use tuning rings if you're finding it's a bit on the sharp side (although it's better to be on the sharp side than flat as you can correct being sharp much easier than correcting being flat).

I've been using a 65.5mm CT barrel as since I've switched to Legeres, I'm finding the throat notes on the flat side with a 67mm barrel.

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