Description
With a design inspired by the subversive qualities of Igor Stravinsky, the seminal 20th-century composer who authored one of the milestones in modern clarinet repertoire, the Igor barrel strives to redefine the aesthetics of the clarinet. Visually striking and intricately constructed, it produces a characteristically rich sound that matches the eclectic spirit of its namesake.
Our Igor clarinet barrel is available in
Grenadilla,
Mopane and
Honduran Rosewood.
Discover the complementary Claude clarinet bell, available in
Grenadilla,
Mopane and
Honduran Rosewood.
Length & Bore
Need help selecting length and bore for your barrel? Read our guidance below or contact us for further assistance.
Length
- The barrel length determines the general intonation of your instrument
- The standard clarinet barrel lengths are 65mm and 66mm (the longer length is typically used throughout summer months when the clarinet tends to be sharper)
- We recommend you select the same length of your current barrel if you are satisfied with the overall tuning of your instrument
- We recommend you select a different length if you want to correct your current tuning: a longer barrel if you are sharp, or a shorter barrel if you are flat
Bore
- The barrel bore size largely affects the tuning of your instrument’s upper joint (your left-hand notes)
- Clarinet barrel bore sizes vary by brand and model
- Learn more about the effect of the barrel bore size on your tuning here
- We recommend you refer to the following table to help you identify the most suitable bore size
| 14.5mm |
Some Selmer models (including Recital) |
| 14.65mm |
Most Selmer and Backun models |
| 14.85mm |
Most Yamaha and some Buffet models (Légende and Tosca) |
| 15mm |
Most Buffet models (including R13, RC, Divine, Festival) |
