Thoughts on J Klier bass trombone mpcs?

Bach5G · by **Bach5G** » 2021-01-16 8:02 p.m.

Any thoughts, particularly with regard to 2 and 3-sized bass mouthpieces (eg 2AK, 3BK etc).

Can you order from the factory? Is there a good Euro source? Is Dillon the only US source?

Posaunus · by **Posaunus** » 2021-01-16 8:37 p.m.

I purchased a Josef Klier 2BK from a TromboneChat member. <span class="emoji" title=":wink:">😉</span> About the size of a Schilke 58, or a touch larger. As is the case with other Klier mouthpieces I have tried, it's quite nice in every respect. This a a very under-appreciated brand.

I don't know what retailers carry these; I shop on TC! :good:

FOSSIL · by **FOSSIL** » 2021-01-17 5:01 a.m.

A good friend of mine used JKs for at least the last 30 years of his career as a top London freelancer small tenor, large tenor and bass. He played the 2 series on bass.

Chris

Pre59 · by **Pre59** » 2021-01-17 5:23 a.m.

Thomann.de is a good source in Europe.

I have four small tenor sizes, and two K+H branded pieces that have the same blank and width numbers, so I assume that they're JK made. No problems with JK build quality and the rims are very comfortable, and having recently rediscovered a Bach Artisan 7C I'd certainly like to try a JK of a similar spec with regard to rim comfort.

Thomann.de also has a good returns policy.

heinzgries · by **heinzgries** » 2021-01-18 8:39 a.m.

actually Thomann don,t have Klier bass mouthpieces, but you can order directly from the factory

Pre59 · by **Pre59** » 2021-01-18 11:16 a.m.

[quote="heinzgries"]actually Thomann don,t have Klier bass mouthpieces, but you can order directly from the factory[/quote]

My bad...

Splendour · by **Splendour** » 2021-01-19 9:35 a.m.

I've played primarily on a JK Exclusive 2AL for the last 20 years. It's worked well for me with a Holton 181 and Rath R9 in british brass bands. To my lips it feels very similar to the Rath B2.

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Thoughts on J Klier bass trombone mpcs?