Does anyone know where I can buy a barrel for a metal clarinet?”
The Advantages of Playing on Metal Clarinets There are several advantages to playing on metal clarinets: 1. They will never crack. You can play them inside, outside, in the heat, in freezing weather, and they will not crack. 2. The bore will not change over time (unless you drop it), and they last much longer than wood. In my test of the four clarinets, I am comparing a metal clarinet from the 1930s with a clarinet from the 1990s. It would be very interesting to compare a metal clarinet and a wooden clarinet that are both from the 1930s (I bet the metal one sounds a lot better at this point). 3. Metal clarinets save trees. I have heard many people report that good wood for clarinets is getting harder and harder to find. Most wooden clarinets come from the Mpingo tree which grows in Africa. While the tree is not likely to become extinct, it is quite possible that it will soon become what is called “commercially extinct.” In other words, there will be no good wood worthy of making a clar
Selmer Paris Vintage Barrel for Metal Clarinet ~ Rare This Selmer Paris vintage metal barrel has a unique adjustable length. It is SILVER PLATED, in good condition with beautiful crosshatch detailing. There are some minor surface scratches on the outside of the mouthpiece. (Please see photos for details) For use with metal clarinets, the adjustable mechanism allows you to adjust for tuning. A unique piece, this is ideal for the clarinet enthusiast or collector. Payment Terms All Paypal payments must be received within 5 days of auction end. British Columbia residents pay 12% GST/PST. Canadian residents pay 5% GST. International buyers are responsible for any import duty, taxes or customs charges. We will not include any of these additional charges in our item price or shipping charges. Shipping Shipping for Canadian residents is US $13.00. Shipping is US $17.00 for all continental US locations. For International shipping outside of Canada or the US, please contact us for a quote. * Com
