Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2015/08/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In my days as a neurotic clarinet player, alternate barrels were all either from the manufacturer of made by a skilled repairman from grenadilla, same as the instrument. I do understand that there are now aftermarket barrels made of hard rubber/plastic/mystery black stuff, just as many mouthpieces are. Never could tell any tonal difference myself, but give a neurotic a choice and all will become complex. I can remember one reasonably skilled player that had strong opinions on oiling the keys and the proper choice of lubricants and applicators -----Original Message----- From: Jim Nichols Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2015 7:00 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: The truth about clarinet barrels Peter, I know that the internal dimensions and shapes of clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces affect the richness of the tone, and I am sure that changes in barrel material and bore can do the same. In my day, such experiments were not available to most musicians. We did try a number of mouthpiece designs to find one that suited our taste. Thanks for expanding my knowledge. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 8/30/2015 6:00 PM, Peter Klein wrote: > <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24844563 at > N04/21014266075/in/dateposted-public/> > > Plus more dinner party pics: > <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24844563 at > N04/21021820881/in/dateposted-public/> > <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24844563 at > N04/21014245175/in/dateposted-public/> > <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24844563 at > N04/20827445639/in/dateposted-public/> > > Leica MM and 50/1.5 Nokton. Enjoy! > --Peter > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information