WTB: upgraded 6.5 AL sized mouthpiece
- JLivi
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I know, kind of a weird subject, but I’m in the market for a mouthpiece that’s similar in size to a 6.5 (25.4mm / 1”), but nothing your standard entry level stuff (I.e. Bach, Yamaha, Schilke and Denis Wick). Hilariously enough this is for my flugabone. I know, I know…I should just play a Bach 6.5, but I don’t want to! Lol
I’m more looking for something like, but not limited to, a Hammond, Greg Black or Laskey. Something that’s a little more hand crafted and nicer than what I listed above.
I hope that makes sense. Let me know what you have!
Edit: As you can see below, I'll also be interested in something 6 3/4C sized.
I’m more looking for something like, but not limited to, a Hammond, Greg Black or Laskey. Something that’s a little more hand crafted and nicer than what I listed above.
I hope that makes sense. Let me know what you have!
Edit: As you can see below, I'll also be interested in something 6 3/4C sized.
- Burgerbob
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A 6.5 might be a bit big for that kind of horn, actually.
- JLivi
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[quote="Burgerbob"]A 6.5 might be a bit big for that kind of horn, actually.[/quote]
I usually play a 6 3/4 sized AR Resonance (25.10mm). I've tried a few 7Cs too and couldn't get it to work for me. Especially the low Bb partial, but that seems to be rough on this horn regardless.
I'll take a Bach 6 3/4C or something similar in size too!
I usually play a 6 3/4 sized AR Resonance (25.10mm). I've tried a few 7Cs too and couldn't get it to work for me. Especially the low Bb partial, but that seems to be rough on this horn regardless.
I'll take a Bach 6 3/4C or something similar in size too!
- Burgerbob
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[quote="JLivi"]<QUOTE author="Burgerbob" post_id="161500" time="1635801190" user_id="3131">
A 6.5 might be a bit big for that kind of horn, actually.[/quote]
I usually play a 6 3/4 sized AR Resonance (25.10mm). I've tried a few 7Cs too and couldn't get it to work for me. Especially the low Bb partial, but that seems to be rough on this horn regardless.
I'll take a Bach 6 3/4C or something similar in size too!
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It's not the rim size so much as the cup and throat. They'll get a bit woofy and harder to center, kind of like alto.
A 6.5 might be a bit big for that kind of horn, actually.[/quote]
I usually play a 6 3/4 sized AR Resonance (25.10mm). I've tried a few 7Cs too and couldn't get it to work for me. Especially the low Bb partial, but that seems to be rough on this horn regardless.
I'll take a Bach 6 3/4C or something similar in size too!
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It's not the rim size so much as the cup and throat. They'll get a bit woofy and harder to center, kind of like alto.
- Doug_Elliott
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Trombone size valved instruments can go either way. Some of them need a bigger style mouthpiece to open up the sound, and some need a smaller style to emphasize higher harmonics and lock in better.
- DDoghouse
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[quote="JLivi"]I know, kind of a weird subject, but I’m in the market for a mouthpiece that’s similar in size to a 6.5 (25.4mm / 1”), but nothing your standard entry level stuff (I.e. Bach, Yamaha, Schilke and Denis Wick). Hilariously enough this is for my flugabone. I know, I know…I should just play a Bach 6.5, but I don’t want to! Lol[/quote]
Entry level? Those are all fine mouthpiece makers. Dick Nash was playing a 6.5, at least the one time I had the privilege to stand next to him at a jam.
I heard it once from a player in a community band that he didn't want to play on 6.5 because it was a "beginners mouthpiece".
O.P, what mouthpiece do you play on your trombone(s)?
Thoughts people?
Entry level? Those are all fine mouthpiece makers. Dick Nash was playing a 6.5, at least the one time I had the privilege to stand next to him at a jam.
I heard it once from a player in a community band that he didn't want to play on 6.5 because it was a "beginners mouthpiece".
O.P, what mouthpiece do you play on your trombone(s)?
Thoughts people?
- JLivi
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[quote="DDoghouse"]O.P, what mouthpiece do you play on your trombone(s)?[/quote]
LOL, I know! I play an AR Resonance 25.10. There's a special shank I have too that Antonio doesn't make anymore, but it's the Alan Kaplan shank.
I know this post is silly, but I like what I like. Could I get by with a Bach 6.5AL or Yamaha 48? Of course I can, but I also would prefer to play something a little more comfortable and custom feeling.
LOL, I know! I play an AR Resonance 25.10. There's a special shank I have too that Antonio doesn't make anymore, but it's the Alan Kaplan shank.
I know this post is silly, but I like what I like. Could I get by with a Bach 6.5AL or Yamaha 48? Of course I can, but I also would prefer to play something a little more comfortable and custom feeling.
- JLivi
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[quote="Doug Elliott"]Trombone size valved instruments can go either way. Some of them need a bigger style mouthpiece to open up the sound, and some need a smaller style to emphasize higher harmonics and lock in better.[/quote]
This is interesting. When you say "lock in better" are you referencing a specific range of the horn?
I have had some issues with accuracy of higher notes (above high F), but I've just chalked it up to it being a flugabone and I'm not spending hours with it. Also, I'm still not used to playing high F# in 23, and high Gs in 12. that's part of the issue too I think
This is interesting. When you say "lock in better" are you referencing a specific range of the horn?
I have had some issues with accuracy of higher notes (above high F), but I've just chalked it up to it being a flugabone and I'm not spending hours with it. Also, I'm still not used to playing high F# in 23, and high Gs in 12. that's part of the issue too I think
- Doug_Elliott
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For example, smallish bore bass trumpets are woofy with no center in the low range if the cup is too deep. It seems odd but a shallow mouthpiece focuses the low range on them.
- Posaunus
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[quote="JLivi"]nothing your standard entry level stuff (I.e. Bach, Yamaha, Schilke and Denis Wick).[/quote]
"Entry level?" The power of marketing! :mrgreen:
"Entry level?" The power of marketing! :mrgreen:
- JLivi
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[quote="Posaunus"]"Entry level?" The power of marketing! :mrgreen:[/quote]
Not the best wording, I know. And if anything the power of marketing is on those 5 brands side.
Not the best wording, I know. And if anything the power of marketing is on those 5 brands side.
- dukesboneman
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an older Giardinelli 4D