Posted by Chuck(G) on November 23, 2001 at 12:05:21:
In Reply to: Old Helicons and Modern Pitch posted by From Parts Unknown on November 23, 2001 at 09:21:39:
I have an old York BBb helicon that was one of those high- low-pitch setups (slides engraved with the low-pitch positions and two different main slides). Problem was that the low-pitch slide was nothing more than the standard high-pitch job with an extra "switchback" attached and played at A435, which was too flat. I solved the problem by removing the "switchback" and simply extending the legs and outer tubes of the slide. Works fine and looks original.