The Proteus Rectangular Bore Clarinet Barrel

The Rovner Proteus Rectangular Bore Clarinet Barrel improves intonation and provides greater ease of play for every level player, from the developing student to the pro “doubler” who struggles when moving from sax to clarinet. Revolutionary patented approach personalizes the playing experience by simply rotating the barrel for the most dynamic response. Experienced players will notice increased clarity of throat tones, more even scales, improved articulation, more incisive and dynamic response and improved altissimo. Available in sizes 62-68 for optimum tuning. Crafted of Rovner’s durable “Pro Finish” polymer for stability in all weather conditions.

• Superior intonation and greater ease of play for every level player!
• A revolutionary approach that allows the player to personalize the playing experience by simply rotating the barrel to the position that yields the preferred tone and most dynamic response. The rectangular bore can be positioned vertically, horizontally, or on a diagonal. Icons on the barrel help identify its orientation.
• Groundbreaking design increases tonal dimension, increases clarity of throat tones, results in more even scales, improves altissimo, and provides better articulation and projection.
• Constructed of a durable polymer with the NEW Pro-Finish, an attractive semi-matte texture similar to woodgrain.
• Available in Sizes 62 – 68 for assisting in achieving the best possible tuning. (Hint: Perpetually flat when you switch from sax to clarinet? Choose a shorter barrel!)
• Proudly made in the USA.
• Want even BETTER performance? Pair it with a patented, Next Generation Rovner^® ligature!

Rovner® Items Are Covered By One Or More U.S. Patents, Including: 5,998,715 / 7,863,509 / 7,626,105 / 7,939,738 / 7,982,112 / 8,283,541 / 8,410,344 / 8,586,845 / 8,841,529. Other Patents Applied For.