wvtrumpet

Hi guys,

I have a 12M and 19 on loan from blackburn for my Bb Bach. Anyway, has anyone used either of these leadpipes on their bach? My question is this: How much will the leadpipe change once its mounted and not taped. I tend tolike the 12M the best so far, but I am worried that its to dark. Anyone have opinions on this? thanks

Trombadave

I had a 12-348 Blackburn leadpipe installed on a Bach. I actually liked the way it played better after it was soldered on the trumpet. The pipe and trumpet were much more resonant after the installation.

Jimi Michiel

I'm not sure about the specific leadpipes, but I would imagine that the tape is acting somewhat like a damper. Think about all the surface area that is being covered, and how little surface area will be covered when you get the thing put on properly.

-Jimi

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rowuk

Actually, the bright to dark should not change at all. What happens when the leadpipe is soldered is that less energy is wasted by relection off the outside of the pipe. This makes the entire system more efficient - more of what you blow into the horn comes out the front.

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