Conn bass leadpipes

[Bach5G]

I see Hickey’s carries Conn .562 lead pipes. Has anyone experimented with these? They’re not inordinately expensive at $70.

I just packed up my Yam bass and sent it to Toronto to have the sticky 2nd valve looked at. I thought I might have the lead pipe pulled at the same time.

This is what Hickey’s has to say about the lead pipes:

Conn D
Trombone Leadpipe, 562 Bore - Short-Fast Taper

Features a standard large shank receiver with a faster taper than normal within a standard length pipe (approx 8.5 inches / 21.5cm). Designed for increased flexibility.


Conn B
Trombone Leadpipe, 562 Bore - Long-Slow Taper

Features a standard large shank receiver with a longer venturi and slower taper than normal. Designed to give traditional response characteristics.

Conn C
Trombone Leadpipe, 562 Bore - Short-Slow Taper

Features a standard large shank receiver with a shorter venturi and slower taper than normal. Designed for added stability. 


[hornbuilder]

The C pipe is OK. The B and D are not great. IMO.

[FOSSIL]

The C pipe is OK. The B and D are not great. IMO.

Yup, I agree.

Chris

[paulyg]

The C pipe is OK. The B and D are not great. IMO.

Haha... I have the exact opposite opinion. I found the C pipe to be unusable- the D pipe was "meh" (it's basically the "no leadpipe" option), and the B pipe was AWESOME.

I have heard that Yamaha's bass pipes are OK, but I checked out a Xeno (882OR) from my school, and felt that the leadpipe in that was garbage. Be aware that the Conn pipes are interchangeable with Edwards.

[mrdeacon]

Depending on which Yamaha bass model you have it's probably best to keep the pipe in it. The 600 series and 830's seem to have got it right. That said I can't stand the insertion depth on most Yamaha basses. The 830 pipe eats mouthpiece shanks for breakfast.

[JoeStanko]

I disagree..the insertion depth of Yamaha leadpipes is the best I’ve found. The 830 pipe is the same as the 613H pipe and it seems few understand its design.

[harrisonreed]

One guy I know has his dang mouthpiece inserted all the way to the fancy throat ridges on his very standard yamaha bass. Way deep of a leadpipe. The newer yamaha even more so.

[tbonesullivan]

I've got a YBL-613H, and yes it was a bit disconcerting, but it sounds great so who cares? My 612RII probably has about 1/4" less insertion. If I recall, the King Duo Gravis leadpipe also swallows shanks.