i was looking at some Strads and saw the different mouthpipes and don't know what they mean. 25C, 25A, 25H and 25R. What do they all mean?
bandman
Model and chacteristics from the Bach Loyalst Page:
25-Standard Standard-The right leadpipe for most people
25-0-Standard on XL bore and LT180-72 Less resitance than the 25, but is not quite as free blowingt as the 43
6 For those who want alot of resistance, the most restrictive leadpipe bach makes. Similar to the leadpipe found on the Yamaha "Z" trumpet. Helps with endurance.
7 Dark, similar to the 43, but not nearly as bright.
43 A favorite for lead players. Very open and bright. Some people find that this "kills your chops" faster than the 25.
44 Basically the 43 but slightly brighter
25LR Because it's reversed, its overall longer. Is is said to give little resistance, but alot players hate LR pipes.
