A "B" designation means that the outside dimensions of the tapered shank are larger. This will increase the "gap". Increasing the gap adds resistance in its own unique way, much differently than by simply choosing another backbore. Make no mistake - RESISTANCE is a healthy and vital part of maintaining a successful upper register!
Try a "B" backbore if:
- High notes are easy at first, but soon tend to "wash out" or "air-ball"
- There is little definition to the notes above high C
- Low register is unusually free blowing
- There is nothing to "lean on" when coming back down from a high passage
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