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Keeping my 78h

Loved my Olds Super, they are truly a beautiful horn with a distinct sound. I used a vintage Reynolds 12 mouthpiece on mine. I do regret parting with that horn…

Doug set me up with mine a few years ago…he has a great way of matching horn to player.

Interesting. I thought Reynolds shanks were larger than standard while Olds were smaller than standard shank

cb56 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:53 am Interesting. I thought Reynolds shanks were larger than standard while Olds were smaller than standard shank

You were (in general) correct. Perhaps atopper333's Reynolds 12 mouthpiece was an outlier - I'm not familiar with that model.

It worked quite well. It was a Reynolds 12 with a star. Insertion depth was exactly where it needed to be. Don’t think I could tell you the vintage of the mouthpiece…it’s been quite awhile and I’m just not that knowledgeable about Reynolds equipment.

Could have been turned down for all I know…it had quite a bit of history on it prior to me picking it up!

It was similar to this mouthpiece currently on eBay:

Good point. Probably what the star ment. Did it play like a bach 12c? I'd like something more in the 7c range.

I've got a great Doug Elliott setup for my Olds Studio: D2/Olds Shank.; ST D Cup; ST 99 Rim.
Or you could have an ST 98 Rim to be closer to your 7C.

You could also go with a C2/Olds Shank and a shallower ST C Cup (and a Rim of your choice),
or a Large Tenor setup - D2 Olds Shank; LT D cup (larger); and your choice Rim.

Doug's Olds Shanks fit the Olds trombone receivers perfectly, and his Rims/Cups are much better than the vintage Olds 3 or Olds 1 mouthpieces. And his advice is free!

cb56 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 12, 2025 3:17 pm Good point. Probably what the star ment. Did it play like a bach 12c? I'd like something more in the 7c range.

It played and felt pretty similar to a 12C. As I was just coming back to the horn after not playing for over 15 years at the time, it did well for me at the time. Now, it would feel a little smaller than I’d like.

I'd love to get one of Doug Elliott's mouthpieces but I can't afford them. I did work with him for my 78h. He sent me 100 and 102 rims. With a D cup and propr shank for the 78h.
I had to get teeth pulled and sent them back being discouraged.
I had difficulty with the 102 but the 100 felt very good.
Maybe he has a payment plan? Or maybe I should get the shank of my 7c turned down?

If you need something I'll work with you

Doug. I'll contact you. PM on trombone chat the best way?

Doug, tried to send PM but I don't think it went through.

Ok tried to send you another PM. Let me know if you get it.

Meh, nevermind. I've decided to keep my 78h.
I need professional help I think

I think you're making the right choice. I've always wanted to love the 78h and admired those who could make it play. Although I love my Olds Recording, I think the 78 is a better choice than the Super.