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Thank you to @barry grrr-ero for hauling his San Francisco era leather Reunion Blues gig bag down to SoCal with him on a road trip so I could test fit my 6/4 York before purchasing. On paper, we both doubted it would fit, but he brought it along anyway.

Surprise! It fits like a glove. The York is happy, so I’m happy.
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He’s quite a nice guy and it was nice to meet a fellow forum member. Safe journey and enjoy the rest of your trip Barry!
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Awesome!
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Excellent!
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Is that the fixed recording bell York you found not too long ago?
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Kirley wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:16 pm Is that the fixed recording bell York you found not too long ago?
Yes it is. But the fixed recording bell is here safe and sound. Nothing remotely irreversible. Didn’t move any braces, added about an inch of tubing plus ferrule between the lead pipe and valve cluster and swapped in a main tuning slide from a late 30’s York (bit longer legs on it bring the pitch down nicely) sousaphone.

The bell is a Lyon & Healy made in the year 1900 :bugeyes: . The bell swap lightened the horn by 5 lbs. the L&H bell is quite thin. The engraving is still solid so I’m inclined to think it was thin originally.
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A collaborative effort that turned out very well for both parties involved. Well Done!
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York-aholic wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 9:15 pm
Kirley wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:16 pm Is that the fixed recording bell York you found not too long ago?
Yes it is. But the fixed recording bell is here safe and sound. Nothing remotely irreversible. Didn’t move any braces, added about an inch of tubing plus ferrule between the lead pipe and valve cluster and swapped in a main tuning slide from a late 30’s York (bit longer legs on it bring the pitch down nicely) sousaphone.

The bell is a Lyon & Healy made in the year 1900 :bugeyes: . The bell swap lightened the horn by 5 lbs. the L&H bell is quite thin. The engraving is still solid so I’m inclined to think it was thin originally.
I am requesting a thread for the whole story of this horn?
I gather high pitch pre '20s for the York 6/4? Can you share additional info on the parts horns?
Oh yeah more pics :hearteyes: PLEASE
Great meet-up for the bag :cheers:

I Like that HORN! Potentially as good as a related {brother} horn???
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If he's getting a bag for it, it's apparently one of his "main squeezes".

I'm surprised that the #1 circuit hasn't been flipped.
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bloke wrote: ↑Wed Jun 16, 2021 1:27 pm If he's getting a bag for it, it's apparently one of his "main squeezes".

I'm surprised that the #1 circuit hasn't been flipped.
Yep, me like-y. :smilie7: It's certainly not perfect, but is a very enjoyable horn for me to play. Since I haven't played for money since college, playing for enjoyment is why I do it. This bag is a huge upgrade from the old Pro-Tec its replacing.

The first valve circuit came flipped from the factory (slides top and bottom, top being at a nice comfortable height to reach through).

Fourth? No way, no how are you going to adjust that slide while playing.
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