Larger leadpipe with small bell?


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Posted by Bill on April 23, 2003 at 15:14:30:

I ordered a larger, modern leadpipe to be put on my 1976 B & H Imperial EEb tuba with the 15 inch bell, and I was wondering if anyone had experience and comments about how such an instrument plays after the change.
I have heard that the sound would be fuller, that the small bell would facilitate high notes somewhat, but on the other hand I have heard that the tuba will be a little flatter and perhaps the response or the resonance will suffer slightly.
Any comments from experience?
thanks, Bill.



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