Chicago VR
| Bore |
ML (.460”) |
| Valves |
Stainless steel |
| Bell Diameter |
130mm (nominal) |
| Bell Material |
Yellow brass (Red brass optional) |
| Bell Thickness |
Standard gauge |
| Leadpipe |
Machined one piece (reverse configuration) |
| Cap Set |
Heavyweight |
| Tuning Slides |
Regular thickness tube |
| Construction |
Unstressed |
| Bracing |
Standard |
Chicago X-Lite
| Bore |
ML (.460”) |
| Valves |
Stainless steel |
| Valve case knuckles |
All nickel |
| Bell Diameter |
133mm (nominal) |
| Bell Material |
Yellow brass |
| Bell Thickness |
Thinner gauge |
| Leadpipe |
Sleeved lightweight tube pipe |
| Cap Set |
Lightweight |
| Tuning Slides |
Regular thickness tube |
| Construction |
Unstressed |
| Bracing |
Standard |
Chicago Lite
| Bore |
ML (.460”) |
| Valves |
Stainless steel |
| Valve case Knuckles |
All nickel |
| Bell Diameter |
133mm (nominal) |
| Bell Material |
Yellow brass (Red brass optional) |
| Bell Thickness |
Standard gauge |
| Leadpipe |
Machined one piece |
| Cap Set |
Heavy (light optional) |
| Tuning Slides |
Regular thickness tube |
| Construction |
Unstressed |
| Bracing |
Standard |
Chicago Standard
| Bore |
ML (.460”) or L (.470") |
| Valves |
Stainless steel |
| Valve case Knuckles |
All nickel |
| Bell Diameter |
133-135mm (nominal) |
| Bell Material |
Red brass (Yellow brass optional) |
| Bell Thickness |
Heavy gauge (annealed) |
| Leadpipe |
Machined one piece |
| Cap Set |
Heavyweight |
| Tuning Slides |
Extra Thick tube |
| Construction |
Unstressed |
| Bracing |
Standard |
Chicago Custom
| Bore |
ML (.460”) or L (.470") |
| Valves |
Stainless steel |
| Valve case Knuckles |
All nickel |
| Bell Diameter |
133-135mm (nominal) |
| Bell Material |
Red brass (Yellow brass optional) |
| Bell Thickness |
Heavy gauge (annealed) |
| Leadpipe |
Machined one piece |
| Cap Set |
Heavyweight |
| Tuning Slides |
Extra Thick tube |
| Construction |
Unstressed |
| Bracing |
Custom fitted plates |
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