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elanois New Member
Joined: 15 Oct 2018 Posts: 2
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Posted: Fri May 31, 2019 4:37 pm Post subject: Schilke P5-4 "A" Pipe |
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I recently purchased a near-mint Schilke P5-4 which I have enjoyed playing thus far. Since it only came with a Bb pipe, I was wondering whether or not I could get a longer pipe for playing in A, either from Schilke or someone else, preferably with a cornet-size receiver. |
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dmarkel Regular Member
Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 11 Location: Vancouver, BC
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Posted: Fri May 31, 2019 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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As far as I know, these horns only come with the one pipe. To lplay in A, just pull the pipe out the necessary amount. |
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Vince.Green Veteran Member
Joined: 02 Sep 2004 Posts: 148
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Posted: Fri May 31, 2019 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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The P5-4 is designed to play in both Bb and A with one pipe. That being said, Schilke (and others) do make an "A" pipe which doesn't require pulling out so far. Ive had several and always preferred the stock pipe but that's me. I'd just say it's not a slam dunk that you'll prefer the extra pipe. |
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Craig Swartz Heavyweight Member
Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Posts: 7770 Location: Des Moines, IA area
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Posted: Fri May 31, 2019 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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I've been getting by just fine with the original pipe. When you pull out the pipe for A, pull the first and 3rd slides a bit as well and retune the 4th slide. I put a mark on my pipe years ago to put me in the ball park for A, which I use the most. |
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Paul Randall Regular Member
Joined: 24 Nov 2004 Posts: 66
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Posted: Fri May 31, 2019 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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I bought an A pipe from Schilke last year for mine.It's much better than pulling out the Bb pipe to A. I would recommend it highly. |
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DH Veteran Member
Joined: 17 May 2006 Posts: 493
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Posted: Fri May 31, 2019 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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I used the original pipe for years. I now have a Blackburn A pipe that takes a trumpet mouthpiece. This is helpful for me because I can use the same mouthpiece on my Scherzer.
I like the focus and low register of the Blackburn |
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Riojazz Heavyweight Member
Joined: 25 Dec 2006 Posts: 1015 Location: Mid-Hudson Valley, NY
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Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2019 8:19 am Post subject: |
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I have the Blackburn A pipe as well. It's handy to use a trumpet mouthpiece, and I believe the intonation is a bit better on my P5-4 using the Blackburn pipe. _________________ Matt Finley https://mattfinley.bandcamp.com/releases
Kanstul 1525 flugel with French taper, Shires Bb Destino Med & C trumpets, Schilke XA1 cornet, Schagerl rotary, Schilke P5-4 picc, Yamaha soprano sax, Powell flute. Sanborn GR66MS & Touvron-D. |
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O00Joe Veteran Member
Joined: 04 Sep 2004 Posts: 364 Location: Houston & Austin, Texas
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Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2019 1:35 pm Post subject: |
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Bob Reeves makes an 'A adapter' for Schilke piccolos and it accepts cornet shanks. It looks like a cornet mouthpiece to trumpet adaptor but all it does is increase the length of the Bb pipe decreasing the amount you need to pull the pipe out to tune to A. I use one on my P5-4 and I think it improves the blow and intonation a bit.
It can be found here:
https://www.bobreeves.com/products/accessories/adapters.htm
You can get one at mouthpieceexpress.com for $10 less than directly from Reeves himself. _________________ 1981 Bb Bach Stradivarius 37/25 ML raw - Laskey 60C
2003 C Bach Stradivarius 239/25A L silver - Stork Vacchiano 4C25C
2006 Bb/A Schilke Piccolo P5-4 silver - Reeves A adaptor - Stork SM SP6
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johntpt 'Chicago School' Forum Moderator
Joined: 07 Feb 2002 Posts: 2284 Location: Toluca, Mexico
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Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 8:48 am Post subject: |
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I agree about the Reeves A adaptor, which for me works better than any aftermarket A pipe I have tried for Schilke's, and I have tried quite a few!
JU |
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