The Horn Guys: Small parts for trombones and other brass: leadpipes, tone intensifiers, shank converters, Saturn water keys, hand straps, neck guards, valve springs, pencil holders

Most trombones have a leadpipe soldered inside the upper slide tube. The leadpipe is simply a brass tube with a double taper that affects tone and response. One end of the leadpipe fits the shank of the mouthpiece, and the other end expands into the inside diameter of the upper slide tube. The venturi is the throat, or the smallest part of the leadpipe, just beyond the end of the mouthpiece. For many years, removable leadpipes were only seen on a few custom horns, and they usually pressed in, with a small amount of tape placed under an end ring to keep the fit tight. Within the past two decades now, several makers have offered sets of 3 removable leadpipes with their trombones, including Kanstul, Shires, Conn, and Getzen. These pipes usually thread in, though most makers use their own thread size, preventing easy insertion in other instruments. These new trombone leadpipes from Kanstul are threaded to fit into Kanstul 1500 and 1600 series trombones, and most Shires trombones. As an alternative, most are available unthreaded, with a brass end ring. If you have a different brand of trombone that requires another leadpipe, we recommend the unthreaded version of the pipe. These unthreaded pipes will press into Bach, Conn, Getzen, and other horns made for threaded or unthreaded pipes. Use a small amount of tape around the top of the pipe, just under the ring, for a tight fit. The .547" unthreaded pipes have been problematic, and fit best in other slides designed for a threaded leadpipe, because there's a little more space at the top to press it in. Your local repair shop may need to adjust it for a perfect fit. Other sizes of pipes in both styles have fit all horns without problem. Therefore, the unthreaded .547" pipes will be discontinued, but the pipe without ring will be available as a replacement part from Kanstul for your favorite technician to install.
Model	Bore	Venturi	Specs & Vintage	Threaded?	Unthreaded?	Price
JW1	.491"	.383"	Jiggs Whigham style pipe made for optional .491" bore 1602/4	Y	Special Order	$95
2B1	.491"	.393"	2B+ style pipe for 1602, developed for Alan Kaplan	Y	Special Order
AK1	.491"	.405"	King style pipe for 1602, developed for Alan Kaplan	Y	Special Order
S	.500"	.414"	Standard tenor trombone pipe, Benge/Nova style, Les Benedict's favorite, similar to Bach LT16M pipe	Y	Y
W6	.500"	.414"	Williams 6 style	Y	Y
H6	.500"	.403"	Burt Herrick style, originally made for Williams 6, medium throat - NEW	Y	Y
H16	.500"	.407"	Burt Herrick style, originally made for Bach 16, medium throat - NEW	Y	Y
JW	.500"	.383"	Jiggs Whigham style pipe	Y	Y
2B	.500"	.393"	2B+ style pipe for 1602, developed for Alan Kaplan	Y	Y
AK	.500"	.405"	King style pipe for 1602, developed for Alan Kaplan	Y	Y
H8	.508"	.422"	Burt Herrick style, should fit Shires .508", King 3B, Bach LT16M, Getzen 1050, Yamaha 691 - NEW	Y	Y
36	.525"	.409"	Bach 36 style	Y	Y
ML	.547"	.475"	Minick Legit, Conn style - threaded only	Y	N
MO	.547"	.480"	Minick Open Legit, Conn style - threaded only	Y	N
BB	.547"	.477"	Mt. Vernon Bach 42- threaded only	Y	N
8	.547"	.442"	Vintage Conn 8HSP	Y	Y
C	.562"	.498"	Minick Commercial	Y	Y
L	.562"	.493"	Minick Legit	Y	Y
OL	.562"	.501"	Minick Open Legit	Y	Y
H	.562"	.478"	Burt Herrick Commercial	Y	Y
GR	.562"	.490"	George Roberts model, like Conn 70H pipe, tighter throat, fast expansion, shorter length - this pipe works well with the Kanstul GR mouthpiece, which fits in further, so the end of the shank is close to the venturi of the leadpipe.	Y	Y
GR2	.562"	.479"	What George currently uses, Burt Herrick design, tighter but more stable than the GR pipe	Y	Y
62	.562"	.494"	Elkhart Conn 62H	Y	Y
B	.562"	.499"	Bach 50	Y	Y
169	.562"	.500"	Holton 169 style, made for Mike Suter	Y	Y

Stauffer Brass D-Slide for Elkhart Conn	This is a slide for the second rotor on a vintage Elkhart Conn 62H or 73H bass trombone, which extends the pitch from E to D. This is a more manageable modern tuning, and is an easy upgrade for those with an older instrument like this. While some minor adjustments may be necessary for individual horns, we think this should plug into most any instrument right away without tools. In lacquer finish. Made in USA.	$250
Neotech Trombone Grip	New modular hand grip system that fits most trombones. Click here to read more and see a video. Made in USA.	$24
Yamaha Trombone Hand Strap	Small faux leather strap hooks around the mouthpiece receiver on your trombone slide, then wraps around the lower cork barrel, and ends in a loop through which you feed your hand. This helps take much of the weight off your thumb and forefinger. Does not fit horns with removable leadpipes, like Shires or Kanstul. Best fit on small bore trombones with narrower slides	$12
Kanstul Contrabass Trombone Hand Rest	This hand rest is made for the Kanstul contrabass trombone, but may be retrofitted to other instruments. It clamps onto the brace between the bell receiver and the bell, and a stainless adjustable rod connects to a brass hand pad with a foam cushion. This way, much of the weight of the horn rests on the back of your hand, rather than on your thumb or forefinger. To fit this to other horns, we now custom have shims in stock. There are two sizes: .375" to fit Kanstul, Conn, and Getzen, and .414" to fit Bach and Shires. Shims are $8 each, and you'll need two shims. This brace does not fit Shires bass trombones with Trubore valves. For these horns, we recommend the Neotech grip, above.	$150
K&M Plastic Pencil Holder	Two sizes, for trumpet or tuba, snaps onto your instrument in a discrete location, black nylon. Sorry, we can't find one that fits trombones well.	$2 each
Saturn Water Key	An ingenious design from UK brass guru, Denis Wedgewood. This nifty water key eliminates the need for cork replacements, spring coil replacement, and ends leaky spit valves. Yes, you will never have to replace a cork again! Encased in a CNC brass casing is a stainless steel ball bearing that gives a 100% seal and gives a seamless gap where your spit valve would normally be. There is nothing to block the exit hole and can be engaged from 360 degrees. It is superior to the Amado: it is the fastest draining water key, it never wears out, and there are no parts that need to be oiled. Also, the threaded pieces allow you to take it apart and clean it if you like. An easy installation by your favorite repairman and you are ready to go! Special installation instructions are available. Please make sure your repairman is aware of the proper installation method. Note: Saturn water keys are no longer made with a brass outer ring as pictured. The ring is now black-colored nylon.	$40
Yamaha Replacement Euphonium Valve Springs	These Teflon coated, copper valve springs fit most all piston euphoniums from most makers, and smaller tubas, including the Yamaha YBB103. We use these as retrofit for Weril and Kanstul euphoniums, Yamaha part #GO141070	$3 each
Yamaha Replacement Tuba Valve Springs	Same as above, larger diameter for tuba pistons, Yamaha part #H1141070	$3 each
DEG Mouthpiece Shank Converters	Tenor to bass trombone shank converter Tenor trombone to Besson euphonium shank converter French horn to mellophone (trumpet) shank converter	$14 $14 $15
DEG Mouthpiece Truing Tool	Steel tool with plastic coated handle. Fits inside most mouthpiece shanks to push out dents from collisions with the floor. Often works well in tandem with a rawhide mallet to tap out shank dents.	$22
DEG Collar Saver	Small clear plastic tube that mounts around the neckpipe of a trombone, to prevent the greening of your neck if there's little lacquer left on your horn. May also protect a newer neckpipe from lacquer loss, but may need to be removed to wipe off any oils or acids that have snuck under there. There is a slot along the long axis of the Collar Saver to allow it to slip onto your horn. Use caution, or the sharp edge of the cut can scratch the instrument. I recommend wrapping a piece of note paper around the horn first, then sliding the Collar Saver on, then slide the paper out. Can be cut to length.	$3
Kanstul Tone Intensifier Ring	These silver plated brass rings fit onto the shank of Bach style mouthpieces, and add weight and breadth to your tone. Works especially well with lighter horns. If you play a Kanstul trombone with a light .020" bell and want to darken your sound, this is the ticket. For trumpet, trombone, or bass trombone.	$24
Wallace Trumpet Buzzing Practice Tool	This plastic buzzing tool fits between mouthpiece and trumpet to practice your buzzing and tone production, similar to The BERP.	$15

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Model	Bore	Specs	Price
Bach 36	.525"	Stock Bach 36 pipe, no ring. Custom with threaded or unthreaded ring, add $40	$30
Conn	.525"	Threaded pipe for Conn 88H .525" slide, H or T taper, for small shank mouthpiece	$70
Conn	.525"	Threaded pipe for Conn 88H .525" slide, X taper, for large shank mouthpiece	$70
Conn	.547"	Threaded pipe for Conn 88H .547" slide, M (Marcellus), R (Remington), or S (Standard) taper	$70
Conn	.562"	Threaded pipe for Conn 88H or 62H .562" slide, B, C, or D taper	$70
Getzen	.500"	Threaded pipe for Getzen 3508, small, medium, or large taper	$100
Getzen	.547"	Threaded pipe for Getzen 3047AF, small, medium, or large taper	$100
Getzen	.562"	Threaded pipes for Getzen 1052FD, 1062FD, 3062AF, small, medium, or large taper	$100
Stauffer Alto	.470"	Threaded pipe for Jin Bao alto trombone, also may fit stencil models such as Selman if they have removable leadpipes. When combined with your purchase of a Jin Bao alto trombone from The Horn Guys, this pipe has a special price of $75.	$150

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