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Shires Bollinger Slide Question

Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 4:25 pm
by LowBrassJunkie
Greetings Chatters,

I decided to give my slide a bath this weekend, and as I started to unscrew the lead pipe, the 'tone-enhancing mouthpipe collar' moved slightly, and I realized it was able to come completely off.

Does anyone know if this is normal? My initial reaction was a bit shocked as I assumed the collar was soldered directly to the receiver. For those that have owned this slide, or the Bollinger horn as a whole, is this normal? This is the first time that the collar has moved at all, and before I make a warranty claim I want to make sure this isn't supposed to happen.

Re: Shires Bollinger Slide Question

Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 4:34 pm
by GabrielRice
It's designed that way. You might like it better without it!

Re: Shires Bollinger Slide Question

Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 5:10 pm
by LowBrassJunkie
GabrielRice wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 4:34 pm It's designed that way. You might like it better without it!
Thank you! Do you know if they put any glue/adhesive in there? I'm just surprised It hasn't moved at all.

Re: Shires Bollinger Slide Question

Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:23 pm
by Matt K
No, it’s held in place by friction. They sell the piece separately as well. I have one for my non Bollinger slide.

Re: Shires Bollinger Slide Question

Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:27 am
by Tbarh
Another question regarding the slide ; It supposedly have a custom weight, but it does not say wether it is heavier or lighter ??

Re: Shires Bollinger Slide Question

Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:48 am
by BassBoneFL
Tbarh wrote: Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:27 am Another question regarding the slide ; It supposedly have a custom weight, but it does not say wether it is heavier or lighter ??
Heavier

Re: Shires Bollinger Slide Question

Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2023 1:55 pm
by Tbarh
BassBoneFL wrote: Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:48 am
Tbarh wrote: Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:27 am Another question regarding the slide ; It supposedly have a custom weight, but it does not say wether it is heavier or lighter ??
Heavier
Thanks ! Expected so !