Large bore tenor leadpipes recommendations

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braymond21
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by braymond21 »

Hi all,

I just fixed up a Bach 42 with an instrument innovations rotor and corp era slide with bi-thread adapter, so it got me thinking of trying other leadpipes. I'm a big gear nerd so I've gone through tons of different stuff on my bass, but I'm just starting to practice tenor bone more and wasn't sure what the go-to pipes are.

I'm not going for any particular sound or playing style yet, just looking to try some stuff out for fun!
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BGuttman
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by BGuttman »

Starting point? A Shires, Bach, Conn, or Yamaha #2 (or whatever the middle of the 3 normally supplied pipes is).

What really seems popular in all kinds of symphonic bore horns is Brad Close's MV42. It's based on the leadpipe of a Mount Vernon instrument -- the ones we all seem to covet.
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Kbiggs
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by Kbiggs »

Another option: M-K Drawing & Bending:

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bitbckt
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by bitbckt »

Reiterating the suggestion: I spend a good amount of time on the MK42 in nickel silver. It’s the right core/brilliance balance for me most of the time.

Brad can make his MV42 in (seamed, not drawn, IIRC) nickel silver, too.