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« on: Mar 13, 2012, 08:27AM »
I'm looking to order a new leadpipe for my 88h.  As of right now it has a king 4B leadpipe in it, which gives the horn a really open blow, but the sound is not very focused.  I really have know idea what leadpipes would go well with an 88h??

Any suggestions would be great?
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« Reply #1 on: Mar 13, 2012, 09:15AM »
How about a standard 88H leadpipe
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« Reply #2 on: Mar 13, 2012, 01:48PM »
Just talked with Chuck McAlexander from the brass lab.  He's sending me four of his most populare leadpipes :-0
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« Reply #3 on: Mar 13, 2012, 02:27PM »
The Shires 2.5 pipe is often a good match for an 88H. More focused with firmer slots than the old standard 88H pipe, but still quite open and very much in character.
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« Reply #4 on: Mar 13, 2012, 02:31PM »
Keep us posted on how the different pipes work out!
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« Reply #5 on: Mar 15, 2012, 09:47AM »
Kanstul has some leadpipes based off Minnick designs for the 88H, and I really like the ML in particular on my 1588-CR, which is a Conn 88H-inspired design. They also have a leadpipe for an 8H special, which has a much narrower venturi.  I have to pick up one of those eventually.
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« Reply #6 on: Mar 21, 2012, 10:11PM »
How does Kanstul'ss Minick Legit compare to the current Conn's S leadpipe?  I have an older 70's Conn 88h that I'm thinking about switching out also because I want it to play like my younger (90's)Conn 8H.
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« Reply #7 on: Mar 28, 2012, 03:46PM »
I've just been down this road trying to find a leadpipe for my 88H. I tried many leadpipes, 15 to be exact,
and I'm pleased to say that thanks to the Brass Lab I found exactly what i was looking for.
I finally decided on a T85-6 regular weight which for me was the closest superior leadpipe to the Conn 88H standard leadpipe that i could find.
The T85-6 standard is only slightly more open than a standard, but might 88H is now a dream to play.
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