Bach 42/47 slide
- Danitrb
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Hi, anyone know the differences beetwen Bach 42 slide and 47 (artisan)? Thank you!
- nbulgarino
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I would be interested to know as well. I have an A47 slide (2016?) that sounds brighter than my 42 slide. It has the solid solder leadpipe. The newer ones may differ since they have the new removable leadpipes.
- Benchiridion
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Also interested. When trying horns I preferred a 47 bell section with a 42 slide over the artisan slide.
- JoeAumann
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[quote="LIBrassCo"]Only difference is the leadpipe.[/quote]
Not so. The artisan slides when introduced had smaller slide stockings than traditional 42 slides.
Not so. The artisan slides when introduced had smaller slide stockings than traditional 42 slides.
- bassbone1993
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I think the cross-brace is also a bit different
- LIBrassCo
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I can check part numbers, but neither of those things will make much of a functional difference.
- bassbone1993
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True, FWIW I've heard most players prefer a good 42 over a 47
- Crazy4Tbone86
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[quote="LIBrassCo"]I can check part numbers, but neither of those things will make much of a functional difference.[/quote]
I think the cross braces make a difference in tone. Using brass cross bracing (versus nickel) should add more core and/or density to the sound. It is a heavier alloy.
There must be a reason that instrument makers have experimented/switched the alloys for these braces and the cross braces on the bell section. Take a look at models produced by Bach, Yamaha and others. There have been alloy switches on cross braces.
I think the cross braces make a difference in tone. Using brass cross bracing (versus nickel) should add more core and/or density to the sound. It is a heavier alloy.
There must be a reason that instrument makers have experimented/switched the alloys for these braces and the cross braces on the bell section. Take a look at models produced by Bach, Yamaha and others. There have been alloy switches on cross braces.