Difference between Olds 12C and 12C⭐️

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Driswood
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by Driswood »

A friend has a 12C<EMOJI seq="2b50" tseq="2b50">⭐️</EMOJI> and I have a 12C.

What’s the difference? They look and measure the same, but play very differently.

Any insight would be appreciated.
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Posaunus
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by Posaunus »

I have had the same question regarding Olds 1 vs Olds 1<EMOJI seq="2b50" tseq="2b50">⭐️</EMOJI>, and Olds 3 vs Olds 3<EMOJI seq="2b50" tseq="2b50">⭐️</EMOJI>

Perhaps the <EMOJI seq="2b50" tseq="2b50">⭐️</EMOJI> versions are sprinkled with fairy dust? :idk:
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greenbean
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by greenbean »

Larger throat?…
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sporto
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by sporto »

Related question - I'm looking for an Olds 12C with the vintage smaller shank for a '47 Olds Special

Does your have the vintage smaller shank?
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SlideCrook
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by SlideCrook »

The star used to mean standard small shank. Non-star meant Olds-small shank, and would sit further in on other horns.

The reason they play differently probably has to do with the backbore/Venturi relationship that you are manipulating.