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Buffet/Muncy Barrels
Made by Phil Muncy, of Muncy Winds, these barrels are a sensational new
product.
Once I tried them, I immediately bought two, one for my
Buffet R13 Bb and one for my older Selmer 10G A clarinet.
On both clarinets, I immediately noticed a deeper richer
tone, more balanced intonation, and amazing response. This is due to the
Phil Muncy’s Moennig
style taper, painstakingly cut using a six reamer process.
I was so pleased, that I asked if I could represent
these wonderful barrels on my website.
Sizes are 64-67 mm, available for both Bb and A
clarinet. I have in stock mostly Bb 65 mm, as this is the most requested
size in a replacement barrel.
Price - $150 plus shipping. Send me a payment by mail/check, PayPal, or call with a Credit Card number. I will send
you one to try out. No risk, 14 day trial, money cheerfully refunded
if not satisfactory. If you want to try multiple barrels, make a payment
for each.
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This is a quote from the Muncy website:
This barrel has been more than 10 years in the making.
Designed by Philip Muncy for Buffet Crampon in France,
this barrel is hand finished and play tested by Philip Muncy. Each barrel is made from the most select
unstained grenadilla woods. Every barrel
features silver plated rings. This reversed taper bore was inspired by
the late Hans Moennig and Anthony Gigliotti. Producing a beautiful ringing tone that is
responsive and keeps its shape in every dynamic range. This barrel voices
astonishingly well and is sure to please those that have enjoyed the best
of the Moennig style barrels. Available in
lengths 64-67mm for both A and Bb clarinets.
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Buffet R13 Bb Clarinet Barrels
Brand new, R13 Bb clarinet barrels.
66 mm only.
I ordered barrels and got too many. Limited supply
– order quickly.
Price - $87, plus shipping - $5 domestic, $10
Int’l.
Send
me a payment by mail/check, PayPal, or call with
a Credit Card number. I will send you one to try out. No risk, 14 day trial, money cheerfully
refunded if not satisfactory. If you want to try multiple barrels, make a
payment for each.
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Buffet “Moennig” Clarinet
Barrels
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Many people desire a
shorter barrel for tuning considerations. The Buffet Moennig
barrel is an exellent choice.
The reverse cone taper adds to tone and
projection while it reduces the 12th in the upper joint, keeping
throat tones and upper clarion more closely in tune.
I stock 66 and 65 mm lengths
only. Other lengths are a special order.
Price $150, plus shipping ($5
U.S. $10 International). Send me a payment and I will send you one to try
out. No risk, 14 day trial, money cheerfully refunded if
not satisfactory. If you want to try multiple barrels, make a payment for
each.
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Grabner Hand Made Barrels
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Grabner Hand-Made Barrels
For Bb, A, and C clarinet
Improve your tone AND your Intonation.
Customer quote: “I received the 65 (mm cocobolo barrel)
today, and invited a few players over tonight for a jam session. They
love the sound. I need to try a few more combinations of mouthpiece
and clarinet to know how it can best be used, but this is another awesome
piece of Grabnerness.”
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My barrels are 1 mm thicker than the normal
barrel. The additional material gives a tremendous compactness and density
to the tone.
My hand-reamed, dual reverse taper bore gives warmth, projection,
and improved twelfths. Due to the added thickness of the barrel, I feel
that with adequate care, rings are not necessary. The absence
of rings adds to the clarity of the tone produced. I give a two-year
warranty against cracking.
In many cases, I have been able to noticeably
improve the intonation of the clarinet. This is especially true for A
clarinets, which so often have very flat throat tones and sharp clarion A,
B, and C.
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Please note – My barrel making shop is currently closed for
retooling. I will probably not be making any barrels until winter.
Grabner Hand-Made barrels are made
SPECIAL ORDER only, after consultation regarding your personal
clarinets.
Please wait to order after we have discussed your
specific requirements.
For best results, ship me your clarinet and I will
hand-fit the barrel and tune it with your favorite mouthpiece.
I also make barrels for C clarinets, special order only.
If you require several barrels to try, consider the Buffet Moennig
"Barrels" as described below. Or, the New Buffet Muncy Barrels
Above: Two Cocobolo barrels, Bb
clarinet, 65 mm.
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My barrels are available in two different materials:
Cocobolo - a tropical
wood, long a favorite with musical instrument makers. It imparts a lovely
smoothness and sweet darkness to the tone quality. It also has the ability to
smooth out the differences in timbre between registers on the clarinet.
Cocobolo has long been
difficult to get in fine instrument quality. I now have a source that
supplies me wood of impeccable quality, well seasoned, and ready to go. Price $200.00
Synthetic - Perfect for those who live in
humid climates, and those who play outdoor concerts where weather can make a
difference. The material does NOT swell and distort like a wooden barrel, nor
will it ever crack. I hand-ream the bore twice - to impart lively response
and a surprisingly warm, dark tone, reminiscent of the best wood
barrels. This is NOT a molded product,
and is made with the same care as the best wooden barrels. Price $240.00
Please specify whether
for Bb or A clarinet and length 64.5, 65 or 66 mm. Typically an A barrel is
64.5 or 65 mm. I do ream the A barrels differently.
To Order:
Consult with me first! Then - please send a payment by
check or PayPal to order. Allow two to three weeks
as I make these to your specific requirements. Include $5.00 for domestic
shipping (USPS Priority Mail) or $10.00 for international.
Please click on the links above for information about my
products and services. To
contact me, click here.
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