Bell Materials
- Gold Brass: Warm and mellow sound, increased projection and responsiveness, less corrosion-resistant than sterling silver but more than yellow brass.
- Yellow Brass: Most commonly used, versatile sound from bright and brassy to warm and mellow, relatively lightweight.
- Red Brass: Softer than other brass, warm and rich tone, less projection than yellow brass, very responsive material.
- Phosphor Bronze: Similar to red brass, high degree of resonance, denser than red brass for better projection and brightness of tone.
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Bell Size
- Large bell (L) in the model name: Fuller and more resonant sound, wider range of dynamics and increased resistance, may be slightly more difficult to play in fast passages but offers versatility and nuance.
- Standard bell (S) in the model name: Similar to a Bach #37 bell size, standard taper and diameter bell.
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Bell Wall Thickness
Bell Thickness: Thinner bells produce a brighter, more focused sound, thicker bells have a darker and more rich sound, increase volume and projection, but decrease responsiveness.
- T: Thin (0.4mm)
- M: Middle (0.5mm)
- S: Standard (0.6mm)
- H: Thick (0.7mm)
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Leadpipe Materials
- Sterling Silver: Improved sound quality, increased projection and responsiveness, enhanced durability.
- Gold Brass: Warm and mellow sound, increased projection and responsiveness, less corrosion-resistant than sterling silver but more than yellow brass.
- Nickel: Bright and focused sound, resistant to corrosion, provides greater resistance and support.
- Yellow Brass: Most commonly used, versatile sound from bright and brassy to warm and mellow, relatively lightweight.
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Bore Size
- 0.460in (11.70mm) (XXX0)
- 0.465in (11.82mm) (XXX2)
- 0.470in (11.94mm) (XXX4)
- 0.453in (11.5mm) (XXX5)
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Outer Tuning Slide Materials
- Nickel Silver: Bright and focused sound, resistant to corrosion, provides greater resistance and support.
- Thick Wall Nickel Silver
- Yellow Brass: Most commonly used, versatile sound from bright and brassy to warm and mellow, relatively lightweight.
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Finishes
Amber Lacquer
Antique Dark
Black Nickel/Gold Trim
Copper Plated
Polish In Bell
Satin Lacquer
Satin Lacquer Bell
Satin Silver Plated
Silver Plated
Silver Plated/Gold Trim
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