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Dale Clevenger about the LD Clevenger Model

LD CLEVENGER SPECIFICATION

Key:Bb – F, easily reversible
Pitch:A-440hz. up to 443hz possible
Bore:12.1mm
Valves:Solid yellow-brass conical valves with tapered spindles
Lever action:String action, changing valve with trigger system (optional)
Valve caps:Nickel silver
Thumb lever:With trigger system and three-dimensional adjustment
Leadpipe:Original S.W. Lewis, nickel-silver with a standard water key and engraved logo plate
Water key:Standard on the leadpipe
Cylindrical crooks:Perfect cylindrical calibration
Slides:The hand-lapped inner and outer slides are made of nickel-silver
Braces:Made from the best solid nickel-silver rods available
Bell diameter:310mm 
Detachable bell:Standard
Bell ring:Special bronze, for long life and durability
Bell:Traditional medium taper
Possible optional finishes:Lacquered, silver-plated, gold-plated
Other options:Adjustable Dürk pinky hook., Dürk hand rest (flipper), detachable bell, additional water key (specify location), different bell flares, engraved nickel-silver bell garland (engraving  available only on detachable bell flares). Ergonomic trigger system for the Pistonvalve
Hand-hammered options:Hand-hammered bell tail, hand-hammered bell flare (available only on detachable bell flares)
Cases:

All horns are priced without a case. Gig bags cases are available: Marcus Bonna, Cardocase, Bags, and others.