The proper leadpipe is a very important factor when designing a horn. If the taper is short and fast, the upper register of the horn will be favored , but the low register of the horn will be overly resistant with a feeling of "stuffiness". A long, slow taper will favor the low register of the horn, but the high register will be difficult to focus. Wes Hatch has developed a leadpipe that is an excellent compromise between the two tapers. This horn features a powerful, well centered low register, but retains a free, well focused high register.