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Good morning, afternoon, and evening!

I have a question. I’m currently running a Shires set up (full specs on my profile), and I have some questions about leadpipes.

Right now, I’m running a Shires #3 in yellow brass. I quite enjoy the sound I get out of it, and the width of the pipe is really comfortable. The bigger pipe also helps with doubling quite a bit- it makes the switch a little easier as I run a #1 on bass.

My only thing is that I would like a little more focus/direction. I’m thinking that a longer version of the same leadpipe (#3L in yellow) would help. Are there any other suggestions you might have? Let me know! Thank you!

I love posts like this. "I play a sewer pipe, but I want something cleaner, but I don't want to change from using sewer pipe."

You have geometry and you have material. If you don't want to change the size/shape, you can only hope the material saves you. Try nickel silver.

The ONLY way to figure out leadpipe questions is to try several in actual playing conditions!

NOT in a practice room or showroom with 10 other people blasting away.

What I would do in your situation is try a 3L, or try a 2.5.

Can’t go wrong with any of Brad Close’s leadpipes!

Longer pipe can be more focused. A change in material (like nickel) may give more focus. In my experience nickel responds well with rose/gold brass bells. Nickel however can make the horn project a bit too much.

What Eric suggested is good advice. Any experimentation should be in everyday playing situation and with other players to hear.