Re: Re: Re: Re: Alex 163 compared to Miraphone what?


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Posted by Bags on March 18, 2004 at 19:59:08:

In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Alex 163 compared to Miraphone what? posted by Wade on March 18, 2004 at 19:53:09:

The standard RB bag for a 186 fits an Alex just fine. At least it fits my (older) 163.

Leadpipes can make a world of difference on the old Alexes. Apparently, they weren't too careful about how they cut them in the old days. My BBb has a replacement leadpipe and receiver (standard large-shank mouthpieces fit) and intonation is pretty good, except for the usual German rotary middle of the staff C (played 4), C# (played 23) and D (played 13.


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