Master craftsman Brad Behn on innovative clarinet reed cases, clarinet barrels, and clarinet reeds

[@blevinsmusic]

I bought one of the Pro 10 reed cases (thanks, Clarinet Ninja, for your reed case video), and I have ordered a second one. They are AMAZING. I can already tell the difference in how my reeds play. After doing sponges, tupperware, listerine, mold, mildew, the impossibility of keeping reeds in the high desert....these cases are perfection.

[@clarinetninja]

Hi Cindy! I totally agree. I would not want to use another reed case. They are next level. I am about to finish a barrel video. Just a few more edits. The Behn barrel is transformative as well

[@bobblues1158]

You are playing the room. This by far the most nerdy woodwind thing i have ever seen-THANK YOU from a heavy nerd!!

[@clarinetninja]

Super nerdy to be sure! It’s so nice to have a place to do that!:)

[@jimis3167]

As European, playing at 442hz, I find I need 59-60mm barrel in the winter. Although, every barrel is different shape and tunes differently. Do you think Behn's adjustable in 63mm could get tuning as high as European pitch needs to be?

[@clarinetninja]

I don't have the experience with the barrels to answer that with any confidence. My best guess is that it would not get you where you need to go all that comfortably, but it is worth asking the question to Brad directly. I am sure he would be happy to answer the question with confidence :)

[@Cornodebassetto]

You shouldn’t need that short of a barrel to keep at 442 in the middle of winter unless of course you’re playing in Siberia 😅 a 63 or 64 should be adequate. When I’ve played on the continent for 442 pitch a 65 suits me fine for 440 (in the uk) and (a low) 442.

[@jimis3167]

@@Cornodebassetto I don't know, that's the case with my Buffet Festival.

[@Cornodebassetto]

@@jimis3167 fair enough