Update: New Leadpipe for the Boosey & Hawkes Imperial Eb Tuba
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- I recently installed a Mike Johnson leadpipe with standard shank receiver on my 1974 Imperial. I think it was worth it. The response and intonation arr much improved, making it easier to play. With the standard receiver, I now have many more mouthpiece choices now. I settled on a Sellmansberger Imperial with an early version of the 32.6mm #1 rim.
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Looks much more comfortable to play. Also has a more full and colorful tone.
I forgot to mention that the keel ball is now removed, so it’s much more comfortable than before. I have something to make it even more comfortable - more on that when it gets installed.
The intonation is better. Dunno if I hear as much difference in the low range.
Of course I have a Mike Johnson lead pipe on my 19” Boosey and it was more the feel and response of the low range as opposed to the actual sound. It was a worthwhile change.
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I would agree that the change in the low range is mostly feel and response. Tangentally, I wish I had a better recording space - I don’t think the overall sound is represented as well as it could be.
To my ear, there is a subtle but significant difference with the new lead pipe, for my liking a positive difference. While I cannot say there was anything wrong with the sound from the original, the new gives that Eb tuba sound that I personally seek when I play. Words like warmer, fuller, rounder, mellower, softer come to mind hearing the sound from the new pipe vs. the old. Again, it may be listener’s preference, but I prefer the sound you make with the new lead pipe. Thanks for posting.
Regards…Larry Haake
Thanks, Larry. In that regard, I tried to make my recording setup this time as similar as possible to the original so the differences, if any, could be heard. (the video quality is better now, but I have the same audio setup).
A minha precisei alterar também, pois o leadpipe original delas é muito alto. Ficou espetacular
Does your tuba play better now in every aspect?
@@buffalobillh Yes, I didn't experience any loss, the change only resulted in more comfort, as the original position of the leadpipe is very high, even for people bigger than me it was uncomfortable.
The next change I would like to make is to change the 4th key, increase its caliber and position it in a more comfortable place.
@@juninhotubista
I may add the Mike Johnson 4th valve conversion later this year. If you do something similar, I would like to know how it works for you.
@@buffalobillh Cool, as soon as I can do it I'll post a video showing how it turned out and what my experience was. However, I've already seen two people who made the change and apparently the sound was just as good and apparently much more comfortable.
@@juninhotubista
Thanks. I’m looking forward to seeing your video!
I owned an old Besson 782 with its fourth piston replaced with a rotary.
From 2 years of blowing it, I found I really liked it.
Benefits?
Comfort - you don't stretch for the 4th rotary trigger. Your posture is more relaxed. Breathing deeply is easier.
Speed - the trigger is as light as you want it to be and it's very quick. Found I used the 4th in tricky runs more than I ever did with its ol' piston.
Noiseless - the rotary is almost silent and certainly way quieter than a piston. The rotary conversion has a simple trigger and no real mechanical linkage.
Less stuffy? - this is more difficult to answer. In my experience, yes, to some degree. But it is difficult to judge on a 40+ year old tuba that is worn and may not be as tight as it once was. Most of the pipework for the 4th conversion is replaced with new brass and a brand new rotary valve fitted, so it is quite major and invasive surgery. I noticed a difference, though.
I cannot say that someone should opt for a fourth conversion. I was, myself, not sure whether to have it done, but I'm glad I did.
Thanks for sharing your experience! I may have it done later this year.
I thought the new leadpipe was improved in every catagory. PItch was the first thing I noticed, especially in the upper register.
Thanks for sharing!
I’m buying a boosey and hawkes euphonium from John Sefton Powell
Three of us in the brass band have bought from John, and we are all happy customers. I hope you have a good experience also! Which model are you getting?
Just wondering how much was the cost of the new lead pipe and the cost of installation
At the time of purchase, it was under $500 US for the leadpipe. Local repairman charged less than 100 to install it. Current price is £340 (pipe and receiver). Today’s exchange rate puts the cost near $430 US.
Thank you for your quick response.
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I hope that helps.
@@buffalobillh yes thank you