Bass Tbn Mouthpieces

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Mrboneman1
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by Mrboneman1 »

Looking for recommendations for a bass bone mouthpiece that works well for a doubler. Main axe is tenor, but occasionally playing shows that require tenor and bass bone. I've been using a Bach 2G but don't quite get the bite that I want on the low stuff. Thanks.
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Burgerbob
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by Burgerbob »

I'd try a 1.5G first.
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Vegasbound
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by Vegasbound »

How much daily practice do you do on the bass?

1.5 or 2 are the most popular sizes for a reason
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BigBadandBass
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by BigBadandBass »

1.5G, if you play a Griego and are used to their rim styles, Brian Hechts “the dub” is a great option
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Matt_K
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by Matt_K »

Elliott SB106 or SB107 with an SB I cup and an I10 shank! Tons of bite but easy to play.
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Posaunus
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by Posaunus »

There is no "one size that fits all" recommendation for you, but something that is about the size of a Bach 1½G is a good start.

For a variety of reasons, Bach - even though it's the best known brand - isn't for everyone. I prefer similar-sized mouthpieces (Cup I.D. ~27.0-27.4mm = ~1.06"-1.08"; Throat ~7.0-7.5mm = ~0.275"-0.295") from other manufacturers, and - as a doubler myself - lately have been very pleased with a Doug Elliott setup in that size range (MB 108 Rim, MB J Cup, J8 Shank). Others that I have liked include Giardinelli 1G and Schilke 58.
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Mrboneman1
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by Mrboneman1 »

Thanks for the input guys, really appreciate it. Gives me some options!