Conn 52H bell w/ which slide?

[ttf_Slidennis]

Got that bell for a while, and like it, but which slide do you, owners, use with and why?

- original
- SL 2525
- SL 2547
- SL 4747
- SL 4762
- SL 6262

???

I tried the original, the SL 2525, the SL 4762, and soon, the SL 2547...

[ttf_MaestroHound]

Original with aftermarket leadpipe (Brass Ark MV36 in drawn nickel) works well for me. Briefly played it with SL6262, too, which was also fine for certain things.

[ttf_BillO]

What is the size of the F section tubing and/or rotor bore?

If you used a slide much bigger than that wouldn't it make the F section blow a little more stuffy compared to open?

I've only payed one with the stock 25/47 slide but I'd be tempted to try a 47/47 slide on it.

[ttf_bonesmarsh]

52H bell is a King 4BF bell. Slide in .547 gives you a King 4BF.

[ttf_BillO]

Quote from: bonesmarsh on Today at 05:06 AM52H bell is a King 4BF bell. Slide in .547 gives you a King 4BF.
That would be a good thing.

[ttf_bonesmarsh]

Absolutely, Bill. Vintage vibe with a NEW slide to not be worn out.

[ttf_ConnBone18]

Quote from: bonesmarsh on Yesterday at 05:06 AM52H bell is a King 4BF bell. Slide in .547 gives you a King 4BF.

If you look closely, you will see that a king 4BF bell has a different wrap than a Conn 52H bell.

When I turn the 0.547 " slide of my 8HT on the 52H bell, it will be a 52HL, he plays more like a Conn 88H, not like a King 4BF.
But I play the original dual slide (0,525"/0,547").
I have not tried the SL slides yet.
Just my opinion.

[ttf_BillO]

If the 52H has an unsoldered rim it will likely play more like the 88H than the 4BF.

[ttf_BillO]

If the 52H has an unsoldered rim it will likely play more like the 88H than the 4BF.