Pickett 10-2 vs. 2 bb

acritzer · Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 4:38 am Post subject: Pickett 10-2 vs. 2 bb

Anyone have experience comparing these two backbores?
I've been using the 10-2 for quite a while and have considered trying the 2 after hearing back from Pickett. Generally speaking, I find that the tone thins out some above C. Eric has suggested trying the 2.

Thanks

J-Walk · Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 11:58 am Post subject: Re: Pickett 10-2 vs. 2 bb

a.kemp · Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 12:15 pm Post subject:

I agree that the biggest difference is that the 2 is more diffuse. The 10-2 seems a bit more focused. It seems similar in concept to the Warburton regular and * models (ie, 8 and 8*) If that’s what you’re going for, give it a try.

jazzvuu · Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 6:10 pm Post subject:

10-2 is actually a larger backbore than the #2. The 10 series means it flares up in a curve a bit sooner than the standard which are more a more linear opening backbore.

I own the #1, #2, and 10-1 thru 10-5 all in 24 throat. I usually stay on the 10 series for me. The way I can best describe my experience is that the 10 series has more depth / 3 dimensional of a sound were as the standard is more stark and 2 dimensional. They both can be symphonic or commercial in sound as you go bigger or tighter but feel the 10 series has more color and flexible of timbre than the standard.

acritzer · Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 7:35 am Post subject:

Found a used #2 that should arrive tomorrow. I'll try it out for a while and let you know what I think.
I usually hate jumping around from piece to piece but am finding myself curious about certain alternatives.

acritzer · Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2019 5:17 am Post subject:

Just 2 days now with the #2.
Quite different from the 10-2.
Slightly more open blow.
Takes more air without breaking up on me.
Less edge/ring to the sound, but can get there with a bit more work.
Upper register works a little bit better for me as it doesn't seem to back up...but again, harder to get a more commercial sound.

Ironically, when I pop back to the 10-2, something I've played on for years and year, my accuracy decreases. It might be the difference in openness?

I think it's a keeper, for church work and other legit situations. I have a #3 coming soon too. With the difference between the 2 and 10-2, I'm very curious to try the 3.

yourbrass · Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 2:07 pm Post subject:

I've got two 10/2 - 25 backbores that I use with a Pickett 3D top. They are different from one another; one has a very clear tone and the other is quite raucous- good for a loud job. So far I like them as well or better than the smaller 10-3 and 10-4.

Next try will be a 10-1. Peter Pickett told me that the 10 series is the same tool at various depths of insertion; -5 being smallest and -1 being the largest. Great series, I'm totally sold on them.

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acritzer · Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 2:31 pm Post subject: