Pickett Mouthpieces anyone?
- dukesboneman
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Anyone out there using Pickett Mouthpieces?
I`ve been using a 6S since November and just ordered a 7S for my small horn
I really like the sound and the feel
I`ve been using a 6S since November and just ordered a 7S for my small horn
I really like the sound and the feel
- Kevbach33
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This 1.5S is the first Pickett piece I've seen, and it's a winner so far. Feels a little smaller than a Schilke 59 with a very different (and comfy) rim, and a good bit bigger than a 58. Definitely smaller than the 1.127"/28.62mm Pickett quotes for this size, maybe more like 1.117"/28.37mm (which they quote for the 1.6). I don't have calipers handy though.
For small bore, I'm not sure I will be swayed from my Warburton setup. How does the 6S compare to common pieces size wise?
Here's the 1.5S between my Schilke 58 and 59, both long shank:
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This 1.5S is the first Pickett piece I've seen, and it's a winner so far. Feels a little smaller than a Schilke 59 with a very different (and comfy) rim, and a good bit bigger than a 58. Definitely smaller than the 1.127"/28.62mm Pickett quotes for this size, maybe more like 1.117"/28.37mm (which they quote for the 1.6). I don't have calipers handy though.
For small bore, I'm not sure I will be swayed from my Warburton setup. How does the 6S compare to common pieces size wise?
Here's the 1.5S between my Schilke 58 and 59, both long shank:
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- dukesboneman
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I find the rims to be super comfy but still with the ability to articulate.
Some times Schilke rims are almost "Too Comfy".
Some times Schilke rims are almost "Too Comfy".
- brtnats
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- Joined: Apr 26, 2018
Yes. I live about 90 minutes from the shop, so I’ve gotten to go and try several times. I play a 1.25 on bass, a 4 with M and S cups on large tenor, a Wycliffe Signature on small tenor, and a 7L on alto. I love them, and I have no regrets or desire to change.
- Mv2541
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- Joined: Mar 29, 2018
I’ve had a few; they were all good but none had a sound that kept me interested.
- ScottZigler
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- Joined: Jul 19, 2023
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This 1.5S is the first Pickett piece I've seen, and it's a winner so far. Feels a little smaller than a Schilke 59 with a very different (and comfy) rim, and a good bit bigger than a 58. Definitely smaller than the 1.127"/28.62mm Pickett quotes for this size, maybe more like 1.117"/28.37mm (which they quote for the 1.6). I don't have calipers handy though.
For small bore, I'm not sure I will be swayed from my Warburton setup. How does the 6S compare to common pieces size wise?
Here's the 1.5S between my Schilke 58 and 59, both long shank:
IMG_20230503_113109496.jpg[/quote]
How does the Pickett 1.5S compare to a Shires USA 1 1/4MD? Since Pickett manufactures the Shires mouthpieces, does anyone know if the designs are from Pickett or Shires?
This 1.5S is the first Pickett piece I've seen, and it's a winner so far. Feels a little smaller than a Schilke 59 with a very different (and comfy) rim, and a good bit bigger than a 58. Definitely smaller than the 1.127"/28.62mm Pickett quotes for this size, maybe more like 1.117"/28.37mm (which they quote for the 1.6). I don't have calipers handy though.
For small bore, I'm not sure I will be swayed from my Warburton setup. How does the 6S compare to common pieces size wise?
Here's the 1.5S between my Schilke 58 and 59, both long shank:
IMG_20230503_113109496.jpg[/quote]
How does the Pickett 1.5S compare to a Shires USA 1 1/4MD? Since Pickett manufactures the Shires mouthpieces, does anyone know if the designs are from Pickett or Shires?
- Kevbach33
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This 1.5S is the first Pickett piece I've seen, and it's a winner so far. Feels a little smaller than a Schilke 59 with a very different (and comfy) rim, and a good bit bigger than a 58. Definitely smaller than the 1.127"/28.62mm Pickett quotes for this size, maybe more like 1.117"/28.37mm (which they quote for the 1.6). I don't have calipers handy though.
For small bore, I'm not sure I will be swayed from my Warburton setup. How does the 6S compare to common pieces size wise?
Here's the 1.5S between my Schilke 58 and 59, both long shank:
IMG_20230503_113109496.jpg[/quote]
How does the Pickett 1.5S compare to a Shires USA 1 1/4MD? Since Pickett manufactures the Shires mouthpieces, does anyone know if the designs are from Pickett or Shires?
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Alas, the only Shires mouthpiece I've seen was a 5G, so I can't say.
My understanding was that the original mouthpieces, the "Vintage" series (C, AL, G nomenclature) were Shires designs. Not sure about the "New Classic" series.
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This 1.5S is the first Pickett piece I've seen, and it's a winner so far. Feels a little smaller than a Schilke 59 with a very different (and comfy) rim, and a good bit bigger than a 58. Definitely smaller than the 1.127"/28.62mm Pickett quotes for this size, maybe more like 1.117"/28.37mm (which they quote for the 1.6). I don't have calipers handy though.
For small bore, I'm not sure I will be swayed from my Warburton setup. How does the 6S compare to common pieces size wise?
Here's the 1.5S between my Schilke 58 and 59, both long shank:
IMG_20230503_113109496.jpg[/quote]
How does the Pickett 1.5S compare to a Shires USA 1 1/4MD? Since Pickett manufactures the Shires mouthpieces, does anyone know if the designs are from Pickett or Shires?
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Alas, the only Shires mouthpiece I've seen was a 5G, so I can't say.
My understanding was that the original mouthpieces, the "Vintage" series (C, AL, G nomenclature) were Shires designs. Not sure about the "New Classic" series.
- ScottZigler
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My understanding is that any stamped "USA" are manufactured by Pickett, but I don't know who did the designs either.
- mlshermancpa
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I purchased a Pickett 1 for bass and it's a too big for me. I'm not full time on bass so maybe that's the issue. So I stick with my Schilke 59 when I double.
- CalgaryTbone
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This 1.5S is the first Pickett piece I've seen, and it's a winner so far. Feels a little smaller than a Schilke 59 with a very different (and comfy) rim, and a good bit bigger than a 58. Definitely smaller than the 1.127"/28.62mm Pickett quotes for this size, maybe more like 1.117"/28.37mm (which they quote for the 1.6). I don't have calipers handy though.
For small bore, I'm not sure I will be swayed from my Warburton setup. How does the 6S compare to common pieces size wise?
Here's the 1.5S between my Schilke 58 and 59, both long shank:
IMG_20230503_113109496.jpg[/quote]
I played on a Pickett mouthpiece for a while. I discovered (confirmed by the factory) that they measure their rim sizes in a slightly different place than some other manufacturers, so the quoted specs don't compare easily to other companies. With the tenor mouthpieces, I found that their numbering system was quite close to the corresponding Bach sizes, regardless of what numbers they give you in inches/millimeters. So, their 4 rim is close to a Bach 4G.
Jim Scott
This 1.5S is the first Pickett piece I've seen, and it's a winner so far. Feels a little smaller than a Schilke 59 with a very different (and comfy) rim, and a good bit bigger than a 58. Definitely smaller than the 1.127"/28.62mm Pickett quotes for this size, maybe more like 1.117"/28.37mm (which they quote for the 1.6). I don't have calipers handy though.
For small bore, I'm not sure I will be swayed from my Warburton setup. How does the 6S compare to common pieces size wise?
Here's the 1.5S between my Schilke 58 and 59, both long shank:
IMG_20230503_113109496.jpg[/quote]
I played on a Pickett mouthpiece for a while. I discovered (confirmed by the factory) that they measure their rim sizes in a slightly different place than some other manufacturers, so the quoted specs don't compare easily to other companies. With the tenor mouthpieces, I found that their numbering system was quite close to the corresponding Bach sizes, regardless of what numbers they give you in inches/millimeters. So, their 4 rim is close to a Bach 4G.
Jim Scott