Posted by Lee Stofer on August 23, 2002 at 06:36:05:
In Reply to: Replacing lead pipe posted by Teddy on August 23, 2002 at 00:33:09:
Teddy,
Changing the leadpipe will most certainly have an affect on the instrument. If the original leadpipe can be repaired, that would be the preferred option. Otherwise, a professional job of replacing it is the next best option. Leadpipes are available for that instrument in yellow brass, rose brass or nickel-silver. Yellow brass is the least expensive and works well, rose brass is softer, gives a sweeter response and is rot-resistant, and nickel-silver is the hardest, should last several hundred years. Feel free to e-mail me for more information.
Lee Stofer