77H vs. 6H slide comparison

[Thrawn22]

Hi all.

How similar are the 77H and 6H slude sections? I can only assume the leadpipes are different? 77H Outer tubes look like 5H outer tubes so would that make the 77H tubes light like the 5H? Is itveven worth getting a 77H slide to pair with a pro Conn bell section?

[Trav1s]

I have one of each at home and I'll get some pics later. The 6H is a '57 and the '77H is a 1969 (and is for sale). There is definitely a difference beyond the crook and hand grip.

[Trav1s]

Ok, I'll get the pics up in a bit. The dimensions are the same with the 77H having a brass crook and different handgrips. The 77H does not have the focus/clarity that I find on the 6H. I swapped bells back and forth too. I wonder about the leadpipes.

[Trav1s]

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing

There are some quick pics. There is not much visual difference but the play is quite different. I might try swapping outers for fun.

[Thrawn22]

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing

There are some quick pics. There is not much visual difference but the play is quite different. I might try swapping outers for fun.

It's the difference in play I'm wondering about. I'm thinking of getting a 77H slide for a backup to my 6H.

[Trav1s]

Swapped the outers this morning and other than slight alignment issues all went well. The 77H outer on the 6H inner felt very close to the 6H/6H combo. The 6H outer on the 77H inner responded like the 77H as a whole. I'd put my money on the leadpipe differences. Of the two, I like the 6H slide as built. If I was in the place to keep them both, I''d find a tech and have them set up so I could easily swap the outers between both inners.

[Trav1s]

Thinking about it more - The 77H outer on the 6h inner had a bit more warmth/color and had more of a round sound. I'm thinking the brass crook is more of a contributor than leadpipe differences.

[Thrawn22]

If I was in the place to keep them both, I''d find a tech and have them set up so I could easily swap the outers between both inners.

Ultimately id like to be able to swap outers that have different alloys with a set of inners.

Thinking about it more - The 77H outer on the 6h inner had a bit more warmth/color and had more of a round sound. I'm thinking the brass crook is more of a contributor than leadpipe differences.

I didn't think of the crook difference. That's something to tjink about now.

Thanks for all.of this help!