Recommendations for next Mouthpiece

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iambeam
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by iambeam »

Hi Everyone,

I'm a beginner/intermediate player who is playing dixieland. I have a Conn 24h and a 7c, 12c, and 61/2AL - So far, I like the 7c best and generally play that most of the time. I would like to continue to try different mouthpieces. Any recommendations for a new one?

The 7c I have is a Bach - I'm also wondering if perhaps I should, instead of trying a new size, maybe try a different brand?

Any thoughts?

Thanks...
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spencercarran
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by spencercarran »

The 7c is a completely reasonable mouthpiece for that horn and the style you say you're playing. What's the motive for looking for a new mouthpiece? Anything you dislike about the current setup?
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iambeam
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by iambeam »

[quote="spencercarran"]The 7c is a completely reasonable mouthpiece for that horn and the style you say you're playing. What's the motive for looking for a new mouthpiece? Anything you dislike about the current setup?[/quote]

The motive is really just trying out something new - wondering what's out there - etc.... Learning about the instrument and how the different pieces change the sound.
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Doug_Elliott
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by Doug_Elliott »

Mouthpiece choice is not just about sound. It should be about how your chops interact with it. A 7C is perfect for some players, and unplayable to others.

If you want real advice that's useful, I can give it to you if I can see you play. I need to see, not just hear.