Difference between Olds 12C and 12C⭐️

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Driswood
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Difference between Olds 12C and 12C⭐️

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A friend has a 12C⭐️ and I have a 12C.
What’s the difference? They look and measure the same, but play very differently.

Any insight would be appreciated.
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Re: Difference between Olds 12C and 12C⭐️

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I have had the same question regarding Olds 1 vs Olds 1⭐️, and Olds 3 vs Olds 3⭐️

Perhaps the ⭐️ versions are sprinkled with fairy dust? :idk:
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Re: Difference between Olds 12C and 12C⭐️

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Larger throat?…
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Re: Difference between Olds 12C and 12C⭐️

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Related question - I'm looking for an Olds 12C with the vintage smaller shank for a '47 Olds Special

Does your have the vintage smaller shank?
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Re: Difference between Olds 12C and 12C⭐️

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The star used to mean standard small shank. Non-star meant Olds-small shank, and would sit further in on other horns.

The reason they play differently probably has to do with the backbore/Venturi relationship that you are manipulating.
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