trumpeteerdave
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Whats the deal with reversed leadpipes?What's so great about reversed leadpipes? I know the Bach Strad and Yamaha Xeno both have a reversed leapipe model. What are the pros and cons?
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david johnson
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i have a bach anniversary model with the feature & a bach sterling plus without it. they're both great. the sp has a heavier sound and can be pushed more. some of that is probably because the annie is made with a light weight body, but standard weight bell. the sp is standard weight throughout, but with a sterling bell.
you just have to play one to notice what happens. give it a tryout sometime.
dj
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TrumpetChat
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I have an RGS(reversed leadpipe) Xeno and it's great. Much more free blowing feel. To answer your question:
The constriction and rate of taper in the mouthpipe effect the trumpet's characteristic sound. Like the bell, leadpipes with fast tapers result in warm tones, while slow tapers produce bright sounds. Some players opt for the "reverse leadpipe" construction option. By eliminating a step where the pipe connects to the main tuning slide, the air moves more freely. Reversed construction results in a longer pipe maintaining constant taper for improved intonation.
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san antonio horn
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reversed leadpipesI find that a reversed leadpipe is a much more drastic fix than many need...for those who need a little less resistance, try a little larger throat on your mouthpiece...(its a lot cheaper too)  Contact Brian Scriver at GR technologies mouthpieces.
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OLDLOU
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reverse leadpipeI have ten cornets and trumpets. In that collection I have three vintage instruments that were manufactured with reverse leadpipes. I have read that one of the major changes in manufacturing that E.A.Couturier instituted at Holton and later with the cornets and trumpets of his own make was the first ever reverse leadpipes. I have one of the Couturier LaPorte,Ind. trumpets, a Holton Clark Model extended cornet, and a Wurlitzer Professional trumpet made in the old Martin plant after Wurlitzer bought out Martin,all with the reverse leadpipes. I find all of them superlative. I also have a Martin Imperial Handcrafted c. 1934 which was made with a .468 bore. This one is as easy blowing and responsive as any of the first three. I would NEVER tear down a trumpet simply to install a reverse leadpipe tuning slide. A bigger bore mouthpiece will do quite nicely.
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trumpetmike
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One of the advantages to a reversed leadpipe, is that when I swab the leadpipe the grease doesn't get wiped out so I don't have to grease the tuning slide.
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TrumpetChat
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I never thought about that advantage.
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