This reverse cone tapered barrel was developed by Hans Moennig. Reverse cone barrels are larger at the mouthpiece end. Moennig barrels as made by Buffet are .589"-.590" at the mouthpiece end and reduce to about .579" at the opposite end. The rather severe reduction in the barrel bore has several positive affects. The third mode is not as sharp and the twelfths near the mouthpiece are reduced in size. The throat tones are sharper and brought into better focus. The choke created by the step at the juncture of mouthpiece and barrel can add a nice resistance that increases response and adds center to the tone. Available in lengths from 63 to 68 mm. Buffet Moenning barrels for A clarinet are available on a special order basis - please e-mail us at 1stopinfo@usa.com. |