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clarinet barrels

Posted by Claire N. Ette on 11/5/2025, 9:25 am

We have been having issues with our newer Buffet clarinet barrels. Some do not go all the way down and we have to get them worked on, others just play very sharp. I swap them out with some older barrels from other inventory and they are significantly better in tune.
So I would like to replace these newer barrels. I am hesitant to go with the same thing because I am worried it will just have the same issues. Can anyone give me some recommendations for non Buffet barrels?

Re: clarinet barrels

Posted by anon on 11/10/2025, 11:08 am, in reply to "clarinet barrels"

You might try Clark Fobes barrels, or Backun barrels.

Re: clarinet barrels

Posted by Innocent Bystander on 11/5/2025, 10:43 pm, in reply to "clarinet barrels"

Try asking the Division Manager for Buffet USA:

SOUTHWEST TERRITORY
Donnie Todd
donnie.todd@buffetcrampon.com
Mobile: +1 904 485 0349

Re: clarinet barrels

Posted by Question on 11/5/2025, 8:35 pm, in reply to "clarinet barrels"

Did you order A440 or A442 clarinets?

Re: clarinet barrels

Posted by Claire N. Ette on 11/6/2025, 7:59 am, in reply to "Re: clarinet barrels"

442

Re: clarinet barrels

Posted by Claire N. Ette on 11/7/2025, 11:58 am, in reply to "Re: clarinet barrels"

SORRY, I don't know why I typed that, but they are 440. NOT 442.

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