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47 vs 42 slide
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 1:19 pm
by Druidman
Hey all!
Just wondering if anybody knows of any difference between the Bach artisan slides and their standard 42 slides besides the removable leadpipe option in the newer artisan slides.
Thanks!
Re: 47 vs 42 slide
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 1:24 pm
by Burgerbob
They are a bit different overall. Some brass parts (upper brace I think), nickel crook perhaps? I had one and it was different in a bunch of details and in how it played as well.
I prefer a good 42 slide.
Re: 47 vs 42 slide
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 1:36 pm
by Druidman
Burgerbob wrote: ↑Tue Jan 10, 2023 1:24 pm
They are a bit different overall. Some brass parts (upper brace I think), nickel crook perhaps? I had one and it was different in a bunch of details and in how it played as well.
I prefer a good 42 slide.
Appreciate the info! Do you happen to know if a 42 fits on the 47 receivers? I'll be stopping by my local brass shop to switch out a few things. F to A in the staff feels super stuffy.
Re: 47 vs 42 slide
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 1:48 pm
by Burgerbob
Yes, they are the same connector and length.
Re: 47 vs 42 slide
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 2:26 pm
by Tbarh
And the bell ?Whats the difference there? Why did they feel the need for develope a new model instead of improving and expand on the already great 42?
Re: 47 vs 42 slide
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 2:47 pm
by Burgerbob
The 47 is based on a particular Mt Vernon 42 that had slight differences in build and bell taper than a modern 42.
Re: 47 vs 42 slide
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 3:03 pm
by Druidman
Not to get far off topic, but I find it funny that the artisan line includes 42 tapered bells now. Not to mention that they've done next to nothing with their basses since they started putting instrument innovations axials on them.
Re: 47 vs 42 slide
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 6:50 pm
by jeterbone
If it ain't broke I suppose
Re: 47 vs 42 slide
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 11:45 pm
by Tbarh
Burgerbob wrote: ↑Tue Jan 10, 2023 2:47 pm
The 47 is based on a particular Mt Vernon 42 that had slight differences in build and bell taper than a modern 42.
Ok, thanks ! DovYou happen to know if it is bigger or smaller in the bell ?
Re: 47 vs 42 slide
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 11:54 pm
by Burgerbob
Tbarh wrote: ↑Tue Jan 10, 2023 11:45 pm
Burgerbob wrote: ↑Tue Jan 10, 2023 2:47 pm
The 47 is based on a particular Mt Vernon 42 that had slight differences in build and bell taper than a modern 42.
Ok, thanks ! DovYou happen to know if it is bigger or smaller in the bell ?
A little smaller in the stem, a little thinner in the end of the flare, and a French bead. This is all off the top of my head... I could be wrong!