Polaris Adjustable Clarinet Barrel
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$250.00
$250.00 - $330.00
per item
Royal Global Polaris Adjustable Barrel
- Naturally aged and dried African Blackwood or Cocobolo
- 4 point ring that allows for easily measured and repeatable adjustments, marked in .25mm increments from 64mm to 68mm
- Single twist smooth mechanism, using a double metal sleeve / socket to help prevent dimensional changes from influencing ring motion
- Inverted taper bore for increased response, better intonation, and ease of projection
*For a slightly larger bore with increased flexibility and more colors / upper partials, select the Corbin Traditional Bore. Watch the review video below by Cally's Clarinet Channel to hear the difference between each plating and bore.
The Polaris adjustable clarinet barrel is manufactured from a whole piece of naturally aged grenadilla wood. Patent-pending technology with a unique internal design allow the clarinetist to adjust pitch with a center ring mechanism. Four indicators milled on the ring allow for easily repeatable adjustments, with marks every .25mm. There is no tenon gap created by pulling out the barrel to lower pitch, allowing for a more resonant, connected sound and reducing the possibility of leaking when adjusting. The length is adjustable from 64mm to 68mm and works for both Bb and A clarinets with "standard" size tenons (Buffet, Selmer Paris, Yamaha, etc.)
Bore
The Polaris barrel stock bore is a slight inverse taper, while the Corbin Traditional bore is a hand-reamed bore with a greater taper and slightly larger bore size closer to a "Moennig" style bore. The increased taper and size provide for more flexibility, and color to the sound. In general, players who prefer the darkest and more covered sounds will prefer the stock Polaris bore. Those who prefer more color and voicing flexibility, overall resonance, and a balance of high and lows will prefer the Traditional bore.
Plating
The Polaris Adjustable barrel is available in 4 different platings. Although we believe the bore dimensions, material, and overall mass of the barrel play a larger role in the sound, many people express similar opinions about certain platings having certain characteristics. These are summarized below.
Warranty
All barrels hold a 1 year warranty against manufacturer defect, including cracking not caused by user care.
Bore
The Polaris barrel stock bore is a slight inverse taper, while the Corbin Traditional bore is a hand-reamed bore with a greater taper and slightly larger bore size closer to a "Moennig" style bore. The increased taper and size provide for more flexibility, and color to the sound. In general, players who prefer the darkest and more covered sounds will prefer the stock Polaris bore. Those who prefer more color and voicing flexibility, overall resonance, and a balance of high and lows will prefer the Traditional bore.
Plating
The Polaris Adjustable barrel is available in 4 different platings. Although we believe the bore dimensions, material, and overall mass of the barrel play a larger role in the sound, many people express similar opinions about certain platings having certain characteristics. These are summarized below.
Warranty
All barrels hold a 1 year warranty against manufacturer defect, including cracking not caused by user care.