It looks like there's some extra-heavy tubing adjacent to the valve.
small bore valve conversion
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JohnL
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Re: small bore valve conversion
Originally, I wanted something more traditional…maybe an Olds-style wrap like some early 78Hs or that 4H I once saw. But with 6Hs everywhere why not make it an art piece? Worst case, I could just grab another 6H off eBay.
But this isn’t just about art. While I intend to center this horn in my own artistic journey, I also wanted something that could work for my main gig. On that I stand behind and to the right of the artist angled away. The bell flare sometimes obstructs my view. Now, the downward bend helps me see them better at their mark. Sometimes I need to point the slide downward or bend down so the Dizzy bell works.
Scott balances function and form better than just about anyone. The Millennial Minick! Most techs would say my ideas aren’t practical, but Scott just makes them happen. He’s rebuilt several horns for me over the last 12 years, including two BACs. A SweeneyBrass rebuild will always plays better, mods or not.
This horn blows me away. The heavier receiver makes it more slide flexible than a stock Conn and my Yamaha 891 slide friction-fits perfectly in the bell section (still threaded to Conn for now). This combo is bananas, though I still have a soft spot for the Conn slide. Mini 72H vibes!
But this isn’t just about art. While I intend to center this horn in my own artistic journey, I also wanted something that could work for my main gig. On that I stand behind and to the right of the artist angled away. The bell flare sometimes obstructs my view. Now, the downward bend helps me see them better at their mark. Sometimes I need to point the slide downward or bend down so the Dizzy bell works.
Scott balances function and form better than just about anyone. The Millennial Minick! Most techs would say my ideas aren’t practical, but Scott just makes them happen. He’s rebuilt several horns for me over the last 12 years, including two BACs. A SweeneyBrass rebuild will always plays better, mods or not.
This horn blows me away. The heavier receiver makes it more slide flexible than a stock Conn and my Yamaha 891 slide friction-fits perfectly in the bell section (still threaded to Conn for now). This combo is bananas, though I still have a soft spot for the Conn slide. Mini 72H vibes!