Shank replating
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Shank replating
I have a bach 7c which I like a lot but the shank is worn down so it sits a bit far in the leadpipe giving it a fuzzy sound. Is it worth getting the shank replaced or should I just look for a new 7c that plays the same?
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Re: Shank replating
On the one hand you say you like it a lot, but it gives you a fuzzy sound which is sort of a contradiction in itself.
Maybe you like how it feels/responds BECAUSE it sits deeper in the leadpipe?
Assuming you like the current feel, you have the two options which both aren't optimal:
- You could keep it as is: It will feel nice, but the sound isn't perfect (to your ears)
- You could try to get the shank adapted. It MIGHT sound better to your ears, but will likely also feel different
In the end it's a gamble and you could come to the conclusion that this is actually not the right mouthpiece for you.
Maybe you like how it feels/responds BECAUSE it sits deeper in the leadpipe?
Assuming you like the current feel, you have the two options which both aren't optimal:
- You could keep it as is: It will feel nice, but the sound isn't perfect (to your ears)
- You could try to get the shank adapted. It MIGHT sound better to your ears, but will likely also feel different
In the end it's a gamble and you could come to the conclusion that this is actually not the right mouthpiece for you.
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Re: Shank replating
Greg can reshank it easy enough
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Re: Shank replating
Does it play better if you wrap the shank with one thickness of plumbing Teflon tape? That would indicate the shank is somewhat worn.
New shanks are easy enough for a good tech to install, although there is no guarantee that it will have the same backbore. Then again, even a new Bach 7C may be a bit different.
New shanks are easy enough for a good tech to install, although there is no guarantee that it will have the same backbore. Then again, even a new Bach 7C may be a bit different.
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Re: Shank replating
Have it converted for Reeves Sleeves. Then you can have it sit as far in or out as you want, and the backbore won't change.
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Re: Shank replating
I like the feel of it on my face mostly, the response has always been a bit out of whackMStarke wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:20 am On the one hand you say you like it a lot, but it gives you a fuzzy sound which is sort of a contradiction in itself.
Maybe you like how it feels/responds BECAUSE it sits deeper in the leadpipe?
Assuming you like the current feel, you have the two options which both aren't optimal:
- You could keep it as is: It will feel nice, but the sound isn't perfect (to your ears)
- You could try to get the shank adapted. It MIGHT sound better to your ears, but will likely also feel different
In the end it's a gamble and you could come to the conclusion that this is actually not the right mouthpiece for you.
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Re: Shank replating
I'll have to try that when I get home, but by visuals alone it sits noticeably deeper than relatively new 11cBGuttman wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:46 am Does it play better if you wrap the shank with one thickness of plumbing Teflon tape? That would indicate the shank is somewhat worn.
New shanks are easy enough for a good tech to install, although there is no guarantee that it will have the same backbore. Then again, even a new Bach 7C may be a bit different.
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Re: Shank replating
I'd buy a new one. You can spend a lot of money fixing junk.
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Re: Shank replating
FAXX makes an exact “copy” of the original Bach Mount Vernon proof set 7C at a competitive price. It should feel the same on your face and will fit correctly in your horn’s leadpipe. For example, Musician’s Friend, $47.99.
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Re: Shank replating
Thanks guys. Looks like general consensus is buy a new one