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Subject line says it all. My Neptune came with just the small lead-pipe. I'd like to experiment with the larger one. Thanks in advance.

Barry Guerrero

Hi,

Speak to Bob Tucci, he sorted me out with one.

All the best.

Ian

Thank you. I've actually located one here already.

Warning -- it might not quite be "plug and play" to fit a leadpipe from another s/n of Neptune to yours. They are all fitted in the factory individually, and the placement of the braces is slightly different on each horn. Or so I was told last year about my Neptune, where the pipe s/n's mismatched and one pipe fit perfectly and the other was a very tight fit.

If it doesn't fit well, I'd take it to a tech and have them make it so. Any extra tension in the leadpipe is going to be a bad thing.

I had the same experience as Bort. My large leadpipe was supposedly fitted to that instrument but it was still a bit of a struggle to get it installed and get the screws set.

I would plan on a trip to the repair doctor regardless once you acquire it.

FWIW - Of all the Neptune players I talked to about it, I am pretty sure every single one of them preferred the medium pipe.

Thanks for the warning. My Neptune is in the shop now, as I'll be away for almost a month. Once the pipe arrives, I'll take it straight on over. The seller has made an offer for me to return it if it doesn't work out. Unless it's a bad fit, I'll probably keep it.

Barry Guerrero