Horn Porn for July 3rd.....

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Schlitz
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by Schlitz »

Photo courtesy of Benn Hansson ...... Drool mat not included.....
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Neo_Bri
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by Neo_Bri »

Looks really nice. Tell Benn we say hello. Maybe he could join us here on TC!
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Neo_Bri
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by Neo_Bri »

What are the valves?
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Posaunus
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by Posaunus »

[quote="Neo Bri"]Tell Benn we say hello. Maybe he could join us here on TC![/quote]

:hi:

Would love to see Benn participating in TromboneChat!
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mjgeorge
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by mjgeorge »

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Burgerbob
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by Burgerbob »

[quote="Neo Bri"]What are the valves?[/quote]

Ball bearing rotors.
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Schlitz
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by Schlitz »

Olsen Rotaries.... Gb was problematic.....
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elmsandr
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by elmsandr »

Does that mean you have a pair of Shires rotors that are currently underutilized?

Work looks great, BTW.

Andy
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Jgittleson
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by Jgittleson »

Nice! Im about to fit a set of those on a Getzen
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peteedwards
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by peteedwards »

at $195 each and the rave reviews I've been hearing, I'd say Olsen is poised to take over the world!

I contacted him last year about making some with straight port tubing (replacements for King valves), he can make them in any you want.
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Bonearzt
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by Bonearzt »

[quote="peteedwards"]at $195 each and the rave reviews I've been hearing, I'd say Olsen is poised to take over the world!

I contacted him last year about making some with straight port tubing (replacements for King valves), he can make them in any you want.[/quote]

Absolutely! They are great valves and Mike & Kim are THE best to work with!!!!

I think they are as good if not better than Rotax, CR or anything else out there!

Eric
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Schlitz
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by Schlitz »

[quote="elmsandr"]Does that mean you have a pair of Shires rotors that are currently underutilized?

Work looks great, BTW.

Andy[/quote]

I sent that to him on Messenger....
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octavposaune
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by octavposaune »

Hi All,

I registered, but am very busy. The owner reports those valves are quite the improvement over the old shires rotors.

Andy you have my phone number, you can buy those old units if you want.

Benn
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Jgittleson
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by Jgittleson »

[quote="octavposaune"]Hi All,

I registered, but am very busy. The owner reports those valves are quite the improvement over the old shires rotors.

Andy you have my phone number, you can buy those old units if you want.

Benn[/quote]

Benn,

I'm fitting a set of these, and they don't seem to fit the .593 id ferrules. Once they're cut shorter do they slip in, or will it need some convincing?
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Schlitz
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by Schlitz »

He’s on the road to ITF in Iowa. Might be easier to FB messenger him.
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dukesboneman
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by dukesboneman »

I`m getting an Instrument Innovations Rotor put on my 42BO next week. I`m looking forward to it
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mrdeacon
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by mrdeacon »

One of my friends recently had John Sanhagen put a pair on a Conn 73H. Man they blow great!

Random question but are the bass rotors oversized like Greenhoe or Shires rotors or are they standard size? I noticed the rotors look like they might be oversized like Greenhoes but they feel like really well made regular rotors.

I ask because I know companies like Rotax make their rotors in multiple sizes.
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BrassedOn
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by BrassedOn »

[quote="dukesboneman"]I`m getting an Instrument Innovations Rotor put on my 42BO next week. I`m looking forward to it[/quote]

Duke

I have a 1987 Bach 42BO and am considering the exact same mod. How did yours work out, total cost, who did your work? How much cutting or new tubing? It be great to see pics and see your results.

Thanks!
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dukesboneman
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by dukesboneman »

Brassedon, I`ll let you know

The repair tech I went to here in Sarasota didn`t want to touch it, so I`m going to Rochester, NY in 2 weeks on Vaca and I have a friend there that is an incredible repair guy and he`s going to do the work.

My 42BO is the best large bore horn I`ve ever played. but it was ugly , lacquer coming off etc..

So I masked off parts and stripped the bell, just the bell but not inside the bell flare. WOW!! the horn really came alive. Then I stripped the Hand slide and again it got more responsive and easier to play.

I play in a Trombone quartet and the other 3 guys all play Conn`s (2 88H`s and a 112H Bass) They played my bach and all said it played easier top to bottom with a much freer upper range.

So I`ll let you know when I get the valve on.
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Matt_K
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by Matt_K »

[quote="Jgittleson"]Nice! Im about to fit a set of those on a Getzen[/quote]

Oh hey, that was the original plan wasn't it? :mrgreen:
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Jgittleson
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by Jgittleson »

[quote="Matt K"]<QUOTE author="Jgittleson" post_id="62795" time="1530713608" user_id="3393">
Nice! Im about to fit a set of those on a Getzen[/quote]

Oh hey, that was the original plan wasn't it? :mrgreen:
</QUOTE>

Haha, well technically im still using the rotors :good: