Nickel Silver Mouthpieces
- BrianJohnston
- Posts: 1165
- Joined: Jul 11, 2020
Hi all, I’m wondering if any trombone mouthpiece makers offer nickel silver mouthpieces instead of brass. I know Lotus Trumpet mouthpieces offer this material as an option, but not sure I’ve seen trombone makers use this.
- Doldom
- Posts: 139
- Joined: May 12, 2018
I had posted some time ago with the same curiosity, and forum ID muschem recommended AR resonance.
Someone knows any other brand?
Someone knows any other brand?
- Posaunus
- Posts: 5018
- Joined: Mar 23, 2018
[quote="Doldom"]I had posted some time ago with the same curiosity, and forum ID muschem recommended AR resonance.
Someone knows any other brand?[/quote]
AR Resonance mouthpieces are extraordinary. At least for me, rim is comfortable; slotting is more secure; higher and lower range both easier than with other mouthpieces; sound is full and pleasant. And yes, nickel-silver is an available material. I like the phosphor bronze. Haven't tried the titanium.
Someone knows any other brand?[/quote]
AR Resonance mouthpieces are extraordinary. At least for me, rim is comfortable; slotting is more secure; higher and lower range both easier than with other mouthpieces; sound is full and pleasant. And yes, nickel-silver is an available material. I like the phosphor bronze. Haven't tried the titanium.
- CharlieB
- Posts: 434
- Joined: Mar 29, 2018
Does the external shape of a mouthpiece, and the corresponding variation in the overall mass of material, affect the performance of the mouthpiece, or is the design strictly cosmetic ?
- muschem
- Posts: 372
- Joined: Jan 17, 2021
[quote="Doldom"]I had posted some time ago with the same curiosity, and forum ID muschem recommended AR resonance.
Someone knows any other brand?[/quote]
:hi:
I've had some nickel backbores from AR Resonance that I've used in combination with tops of various materials (stainless, bronze, titanium) for the past year or so. But until last week, I hadn't tried a nickel top. Now, I have one for small bore tenor. I'm still in the honeymoon phase, but so far, I really like it. If you like nickel leadpipes, I think there's a good chance you'll like a nickel mouthpiece - same impacts on sound and response, but more pronounced effect being closer to the face.
Someone knows any other brand?[/quote]
:hi:
I've had some nickel backbores from AR Resonance that I've used in combination with tops of various materials (stainless, bronze, titanium) for the past year or so. But until last week, I hadn't tried a nickel top. Now, I have one for small bore tenor. I'm still in the honeymoon phase, but so far, I really like it. If you like nickel leadpipes, I think there's a good chance you'll like a nickel mouthpiece - same impacts on sound and response, but more pronounced effect being closer to the face.