hmm...old 2145
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GC
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Re: hmm...old 2145
They were definitely excellent horns.
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bigboymusic
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Re: hmm...old 2145
Two thinks Bloke...
YES!!! The smaller block always seemed to just have a better center and response. These were great little horns...
Second... It makes me feel old because it doesn't seem like 20+ years since Pilafian was promoting the 'new' line of MW horns....
YES!!! The smaller block always seemed to just have a better center and response. These were great little horns...
Second... It makes me feel old because it doesn't seem like 20+ years since Pilafian was promoting the 'new' line of MW horns....
Paul Weissenborn
St. Joseph Symphony Orchestra (MO)
Spirit of Independence Band
SJSO Quintet
Alex 163 CC
YEB 321S
St. Joseph Symphony Orchestra (MO)
Spirit of Independence Band
SJSO Quintet
Alex 163 CC
YEB 321S
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oedipoes
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Re: hmm...old 2145
bloke wrote:It's gone, but I believe the throw is about the same...c. 22.5mm
The old-style 5th valve lever had almost no mechanical advantage, but the placement sure was "right there".
Hmm, I think I have the old 'small valves' version, and was thinking about having the 5th valve lever and thumbring changed ...
See pictures:
On my 2145 the lever is more or less next to the 2nd piston, and on a (comparable built) Hirsbrunner HB21 it is next to the 1st piston. I was thinking I would like the last one better ... feel free to talk me out of this.
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Big Francis
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Re: hmm...old 2145
I loved mine and have days I wish I still had it. Never played a big valve 2145 that played as well as the small valve horn.