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Difference between Olds 12C and 12C⭐️
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:53 pm
by Driswood
A friend has a 12C
and I have a 12C.
What’s the difference? They look and measure the same, but play very differently.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Re: Difference between Olds 12C and 12C⭐️
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2023 1:27 pm
by Posaunus
I have had the same question regarding Olds 1 vs Olds 1
, and Olds 3 vs Olds 3
Perhaps the
versions are sprinkled with fairy dust?
Re: Difference between Olds 12C and 12C⭐️
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:11 pm
by greenbean
Larger throat?…
Re: Difference between Olds 12C and 12C⭐️
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2023 8:38 am
by sporto
Related question - I'm looking for an Olds 12C with the vintage smaller shank for a '47 Olds Special
Does your have the vintage smaller shank?
Re: Difference between Olds 12C and 12C⭐️
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2023 5:38 pm
by SlideCrook
The star used to mean standard small shank. Non-star meant Olds-small shank, and would sit further in on other horns.
The reason they play differently probably has to do with the backbore/Venturi relationship that you are manipulating.
and I have a 12C.