Olsen Rotor Valve Affect on Open-Side Bach 42B
- Arendsdale
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Hi all! I’m really curious about getting an Olsen valve on my closed wrap 42B. I’ve seen lots of posts talking about how much it helps open up the F side of the horn, but does anyone know how it affects the open side of the horn? Thanks a bunch!
- paulyg
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I still regret selling my Olsen valve 42. Those valves are absolutely perfect for 42s, in terms of the blow and putting weight in the right place. They're a great middle ground between the awful stock valve and an axial.
- Arendsdale
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[quote="paulyg"]I still regret selling my Olsen valve 42. Those valves are absolutely perfect for 42s, in terms of the blow and putting weight in the right place. They're a great middle ground between the awful stock valve and an axial.[/quote]sorry to hear, and thanks for the valuable info! Most of the reviews are talking about the F side of the horn, so I was really curious how it affected the open side!
- Kbiggs
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In the other thread https://trombonechat.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=28995 there’s a few mentions about the Bb side of the horn. Compared to my Thayer valve, I found the Olsen to be more stable on the Bb side. It is ever-so-slightly less free or open feeling, but it is much easier to slot notes and project.
There is such a thing as too open.
There is such a thing as too open.
- dukesboneman
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I had my 42BO fitted with the Olsen Valve. I Love it !!
It is by far the best Valve I`ve ever played. It`s much more open and yes, it`s much more stable and easy in
the F section. I also put one of the M & K "Ralph Sauer" Braces on the F Attachment slide (it`s the same size
as my Bach 12 hand slide. That added a lot of stability to the F side
It is by far the best Valve I`ve ever played. It`s much more open and yes, it`s much more stable and easy in
the F section. I also put one of the M & K "Ralph Sauer" Braces on the F Attachment slide (it`s the same size
as my Bach 12 hand slide. That added a lot of stability to the F side
- Arendsdale
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[quote="dukesboneman"]I had my 42BO fitted with the Olsen Valve. I Love it !!
It is by far the best Valve I`ve ever played. It`s much more open and yes, it`s much more stable and easy in
the F section. I also put one of the M & K "Ralph Sauer" Braces on the F Attachment slide (it`s the same size
as my Bach 12 hand slide. That added a lot of stability to the F side[/quote]That’s awesome! How’s it like on the Bb side compared to the stock rotor?
It is by far the best Valve I`ve ever played. It`s much more open and yes, it`s much more stable and easy in
the F section. I also put one of the M & K "Ralph Sauer" Braces on the F Attachment slide (it`s the same size
as my Bach 12 hand slide. That added a lot of stability to the F side[/quote]That’s awesome! How’s it like on the Bb side compared to the stock rotor?
- dukesboneman
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The horn plays more evenly, top to bottom , with the Olsen
- Arendsdale
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[quote="dukesboneman"]The horn plays more evenly, top to bottom , with the Olsen[/quote]is there a noticeable reduction in resistance on both sides?
- dxhall
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Hmm. I’m thinking I should have my 42bo converted to an Olsen. Can you tell us how much it cost?
- spencercarran
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[quote="Kbiggs"]There is such a thing as too open.[/quote]
Wouldn't this imply straight tenors respond worse?
Wouldn't this imply straight tenors respond worse?