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Olsen Rotor Valve Affect on Open-Side Bach 42B
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2022 12:59 pm
by Arendsdale
Hi all! I’m really curious about getting an Olsen valve on my closed wrap 42B. I’ve seen lots of posts talking about how much it helps open up the F side of the horn, but does anyone know how it affects the open side of the horn? Thanks a bunch!
Re: Olsen Rotor Valve Affect on Open-Side Bach 42B
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2022 1:06 pm
by paulyg
I still regret selling my Olsen valve 42. Those valves are absolutely perfect for 42s, in terms of the blow and putting weight in the right place. They're a great middle ground between the awful stock valve and an axial.
Re: Olsen Rotor Valve Affect on Open-Side Bach 42B
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2022 1:08 pm
by Arendsdale
paulyg wrote: ↑Sat Nov 19, 2022 1:06 pm
I still regret selling my Olsen valve 42. Those valves are absolutely perfect for 42s, in terms of the blow and putting weight in the right place. They're a great middle ground between the awful stock valve and an axial.
sorry to hear, and thanks for the valuable info! Most of the reviews are talking about the F side of the horn, so I was really curious how it affected the open side!
Re: Olsen Rotor Valve Affect on Open-Side Bach 42B
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2022 1:55 pm
by Kbiggs
In the other thread
https://trombonechat.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=28995 there’s a few mentions about the Bb side of the horn. Compared to my Thayer valve, I found the Olsen to be more stable on the Bb side. It is ever-so-slightly less free or open feeling, but it is much easier to slot notes and project.
There is such a thing as too open.
Re: Olsen Rotor Valve Affect on Open-Side Bach 42B
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2022 3:26 pm
by dukesboneman
I had my 42BO fitted with the Olsen Valve. I Love it !!
It is by far the best Valve I`ve ever played. It`s much more open and yes, it`s much more stable and easy in
the F section. I also put one of the M & K "Ralph Sauer" Braces on the F Attachment slide (it`s the same size
as my Bach 12 hand slide. That added a lot of stability to the F side
Re: Olsen Rotor Valve Affect on Open-Side Bach 42B
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2022 4:53 pm
by Arendsdale
dukesboneman wrote: ↑Sun Nov 20, 2022 3:26 pm
I had my 42BO fitted with the Olsen Valve. I Love it !!
It is by far the best Valve I`ve ever played. It`s much more open and yes, it`s much more stable and easy in
the F section. I also put one of the M & K "Ralph Sauer" Braces on the F Attachment slide (it`s the same size
as my Bach 12 hand slide. That added a lot of stability to the F side
That’s awesome! How’s it like on the Bb side compared to the stock rotor?
Re: Olsen Rotor Valve Affect on Open-Side Bach 42B
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2022 5:09 pm
by dukesboneman
The horn plays more evenly, top to bottom , with the Olsen
Re: Olsen Rotor Valve Affect on Open-Side Bach 42B
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2022 5:21 pm
by Arendsdale
dukesboneman wrote: ↑Sun Nov 20, 2022 5:09 pm
The horn plays more evenly, top to bottom , with the Olsen
is there a noticeable reduction in resistance on both sides?
Re: Olsen Rotor Valve Affect on Open-Side Bach 42B
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:50 am
by dxhall
Hmm. I’m thinking I should have my 42bo converted to an Olsen. Can you tell us how much it cost?
Re: Olsen Rotor Valve Affect on Open-Side Bach 42B
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2022 12:00 pm
by spencercarran
Kbiggs wrote: ↑Sun Nov 20, 2022 1:55 pmThere is such a thing as too open.
Wouldn't this imply straight tenors respond worse?
Re: Olsen Rotor Valve Affect on Open-Side Bach 42B
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:09 pm
by Burgerbob
spencercarran wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 12:00 pm
Kbiggs wrote: ↑Sun Nov 20, 2022 1:55 pmThere is such a thing as too open.
Wouldn't this imply straight tenors respond worse?
Sometimes they do.