Generic Leadpipe source?

kehaulani · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 7:47 pm Post subject: Generic Leadpipe source?

Does anyone know where I can get a Leadpipe, cheaply?

I just want to use it for the Leadpipe Exercise, so don't need anything precise i.e. to enhance stock leadpipe brand X. Just a simple, no frills Leadpipe.

BTW, I've used a search and just keep coming up with "boutique" pipes like from M/K Drawing, etc. Thought one of you might know a company that has these, but doesn/'t advertise them. Thanks
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Matthew Anklan · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:01 pm Post subject:

Ask your local repair shop if they have any laying around. I’ve had success with this in the past.
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Notlem · Veteran Member Joined: 20 Nov 2021 Posts: 127

You can always look at the mouthpiece express catalog for lead pipes and buy the cheapest one: https://mouthpieceexpress.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?search_in_description=1&keywords=Leadpipe

Click on price to sort rom lowest to highest, seems to be some Bach student ones in the $30 range.

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mafields627 · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:10 pm Post subject:

Assuming your local repair shop won't get you one cheaply, just get a beater horn off Shop Goodwill or ebay and take it off with a plumbing torch.
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kehaulani · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:22 pm Post subject:

delano · Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2022 5:38 am Post subject:

You can use a piece of stiff garden hose for this exercise, works perfect, very cheap and cannot be damaged,cut it off at the same length as the leadpipe of your Bflat and you will score a concert D.

Andy Cooper · Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:25 am Post subject:

$50 + shipping gets you an Eastman leadpipe meant just for buzzing.
https://www.trumpetworx.com/story-of-the-leadpipe-project/

$30 +shipping gets you an Eastman leadpipe for buzzing or installation on Eastman trumpet. (Mouthpieceexpress.com)

shopgoodwill.com - look for a destroyed student trumpet with a good leadpipe. Shipping from Goodwill is frequently only $10 - $15. If you are lucky you might get a usable case, mute or mouthpiece to boot.

Keep your eye on eBay - now and then you can find one for $30 including shipping.

Local pawn shops of course.