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The Schilke Trombone Bass Trombone MouthpiecesIdentificatio ... Read more

The Schilke Trombone Bass Trombone MouthpiecesIdentification LevelsNumbers 40 through 53 for tenor trombone baritone and euphonium. The numbers 57 through 60 are for the Bass tromboneNumbering SystemWhen a Schilke mouthpiece has a standard backbore, rim and cup, only the cup diameter (first number) is shown on the mouthpiece. In the example above only the 9 is necessary to identify the mouthpiece because the C is the standard cup volume, 3 is the standard rim, and C is the standard backbore. Whenever measurements differ from the standard sizes the alterations are shown on the mouthpiece.CUP DIAMETER (First number in label)Most trumpet and cornet mouthpieces have a cap diameter that falls between .600 and .725. Numbers 1 to 25 in the Schilke system represent sections of .005 each between these two measurements. Cup diameters for mouthpieces other than trumpet and cornet are relative to each other with the smallest numbers representing the smallest diameters.CUP VOLUME (First letter in label)In general the deep cup mouthpieces produce the darkest sounds. In reverse the shallow cup mouthpieces produce the brightest sounds and also aid in the production of the high register. The Schilke C cup is a comprise which offers both full tone and ease of production. In switching from one instrument to another i.e., Bb trumpet to D trumpet, it is usually good to use a mouth piece that is .025 shallower in the cup volume with all other dimensions remaining the same. The higher the instrument is, the shallower the cup should be. A player who needs primarily a good range without sacrificing much tone can consider a hollow mouthpiece with a widened 2nd cup. The shallow 1st cup affords support in the top register and the widened 2nd cup allows a full tone.RIM CONTOUR (Second number in label)The 3 Schilke rim has the feel that most players prefer in a rim. It has flat enough contour to distribute the slight pressure needed to provide an air seal but is rounded slightly to offer increased flexibility. Generally a rounder rim will allow greater flexibility but sometimes tires the player sooner. A flat rim often feels the most comfortable but tends to hold the lips in a fixed position, thereby reducing flexibility.. Minimize

The Opera 545 trumpet mouthpiece is designed for symphony p ... Read more

The Opera 545 trumpet mouthpiece is designed for symphony players, jazz players and others desiring a less aggressive, more legitimate sound with good projection. The upper rim has a well defined inner edge for reliable upper lip suspension, good flexibility and clean attack. The rim surface is semi curved with a slightly higher inboard surface, and slightly softened outside edge for comfort and endurance. The bottom rim inner edge has also been softened to improve low register performance and flexibility. The #2 Schmitt style backbore, effectively deeper cup (minimal cup/backbore separation) and 25 throat (.150") along with massive cup and shank weighting tend to provide excellent slotting and a somewhat darker, more Teutonic sound, ideal for symphonic, operatic or jazz performances. Enhanced range and endurance are here, too. This combination of features in a legitimate, orchestral mouthpiece is hard to find.Mouthpiece case and brush Minimize

Years of making custom Trumpet Mouthpieces for players from ... Read more

Years of making custom Trumpet Mouthpieces for players from around the world has helped determine what players want and need to make a difference in their sound. These features are now available to all players in the form of the Laskey 68 Series Trumpet Mouthpiece. This mouthpiece has great intonation, and projection. Designed by Scott Laskey, a 25 year veteran mouthpiece maker. Minimize

In order to offer the highest quality product available for ... Read more

In order to offer the highest quality product available for both students and professionals, the most sophisticated computer technology and "old-world" craftsmanship has been integrated in the production of the Marcinkiewicz Trumpet mouthpiece. Minimize

The Marcinkiewicz company developed mouthpieces for many bi ... Read more

The Marcinkiewicz company developed mouthpieces for many big name players over the years. Now they offer exact copies of these mouthpieces to the public. Each of these mouthpieces was designed for a specific player at a specific point in time. Marcinkiewicz Signature Mouthpieces Trumpet Signature models These mouthpieces are made to each specific player's specifications. Measurements such as inner diameter, venturi, etc., are not arranged systematically, however this line is also numbered progressively by cup depth from deep to shallow.What the players say "The best thing I've put to my chops" -Scott Englebright, Lead Trumpet Maynard Ferguson & Big Bop Nouveau- Plays Marcinkiewicz E14 Minimize

The Schilke Trombone Bass Trombone MouthpiecesIdentificatio ... Read more

The Schilke Trombone Bass Trombone MouthpiecesIdentification LevelsNumbers 40 through 53 for tenor trombone baritone and euphonium. The numbers 57 through 60 are for the Bass tromboneNumbering SystemWhen a Schilke mouthpiece has a standard backbore, rim and cup, only the cup diameter (first number) is shown on the mouthpiece. In the example above only the 9 is necessary to identify the mouthpiece because the C is the standard cup volume, 3 is the standard rim, and C is the standard backbore. Whenever measurements differ from the standard sizes the alterations are shown on the mouthpiece.CUP DIAMETER (First number in label)Most trumpet and cornet mouthpieces have a cap diameter that falls between .600 and .725. Numbers 1 to 25 in the Schilke system represent sections of .005 each between these two measurements. Cup diameters for mouthpieces other than trumpet and cornet are relative to each other with the smallest numbers representing the smallest diameters.CUP VOLUME (First letter in label)In general the deep cup mouthpieces produce the darkest sounds. In reverse the shallow cup mouthpieces produce the brightest sounds and also aid in the production of the high register. The Schilke C cup is a comprise which offers both full tone and ease of production. In switching from one instrument to another i.e., Bb trumpet to D trumpet, it is usually good to use a mouth piece that is .025 shallower in the cup volume with all other dimensions remaining the same. The higher the instrument is, the shallower the cup should be. A player who needs primarily a good range without sacrificing much tone can consider a hollow mouthpiece with a widened 2nd cup. The shallow 1st cup affords support in the top register and the widened 2nd cup allows a full tone.RIM CONTOUR (Second number in label)The 3 Schilke rim has the feel that most players prefer in a rim. It has flat enough contour to distribute the slight pressure needed to provide an air seal but is rounded slightly to offer increased flexibility. Generally a rounder rim will allow greater flexibility but sometimes tires the player sooner. A flat rim often feels the most comfortable but tends to hold the lips in a fixed position, thereby reducing flexibility.. Minimize

The Marcinkiewicz company developed mouthpieces for many bi ... Read more

The Marcinkiewicz company developed mouthpieces for many big name players over the years. Now they offer exact copies of these mouthpieces to the public. Each of these mouthpieces was designed for a specific player at a specific point in time. Marcinkiewicz Signature Mouthpieces Trumpet Signature models These mouthpieces are made to each specific player's specifications. Measurements such as inner diameter, venturi, etc., are not arranged systematically, however this line is also numbered progressively by cup depth from deep to shallow.What the players say "The best thing I've put to my chops" -Scott Englebright, Lead Trumpet Maynard Ferguson & Big Bop Nouveau- Plays Marcinkiewicz E14 Minimize

Although used by many professionals, the Marcinkiewicz 300 ... Read more

Although used by many professionals, the Marcinkiewicz 300 Series Trumpet mouthpieces were developed with students in mind. As players mature, their needs change. This series allows selection to the next logical cup depth, while maintaining the exact rim dimensions of the previous choice. The result is a mouthpiece that both feels good to the player and provides the desired sound instantly, without a frustrating transition. The 300 Series Trumpet mouthpieces offer the same rim (similar to a 3C) on 15 different cup depths, graduated at .006 in. intervals, (the equivalent to the thickness of two human hairs.), from deepest (No.301) to shallowest (No.315), allowing the developing player to find optimal response from a mouthpiece with the same rim.300 Series trumpet mouthpieceSilver-plated brassDeveloped with students in mind15 different cup depths on the same rimSuperior intonation Minimize

The Jet-Tone Vintage Series Trumpet Mouthpieces are a re-in ... Read more

The Jet-Tone Vintage Series Trumpet Mouthpieces are a re-introduction of Jet-Tones most popular models from the past in cooperation with some of the worlds greatest players. The Vintage Series Trumpet Mouthpieces are the same exact models built to the same precise specifications of each great artist through exact CNC machining techniques. Minimize

The Curry precision mouthpieces have super high tolerances ... Read more

The Curry precision mouthpieces have super high tolerances and they produce the most consistent mouthpieces in the industry. The rim and bite are identical for all cups in a given diameter. This allows for effortless switching. Classic mouthpieces are high-tech reproductions of 30 plus year old originals.Learn About Trumpet Mouthpiece Deign and Construction - HEREThe rim contours of each diameter are unique. Although each rim is consistent within it's size range (ex., Curry 1C rim contour is the same as Curry 1Z rim contour), it is much different than the 1 1/4 rim. For example, if the Curry 1 1/2 C rim is the most comfortable rim you've ever felt, but seems a little "tight", it is wrong to assume that moving to the 1 1/4 size would solve that problem. The correct solution would be to get a custom mouthpiece using the 1 1/2C rim contours. The "tightness" issue could be solved in a couple of ways. The rim profile could simply be moved a few thousandths to the outside, or perhaps the bite radius could be increased which would also give a few thousandths more room. There are others ways to get the "feel" you're looking for, but you shouldn't be concerned with that. I'm the mouthpiece makerInner diameter "numbers" mean very little. Most manufacturers reference charts are expressed in both inches and millimeter sizes. One "major" manufacturer's published "numbers" are totally wrong! In fact, the millimeter conversions in their manual do not match the decimal numbers! And, they've reprinted the same mistakes year after year!The point I'm making here is that every manufacturer has different criteria for measuring the inner diameter. My personal criteria for measuring the inner diameter varies from rim to rim. In my 30 plus years of trumpet playing, I've learned that the feel of a mouthpiece can vary from rim to rim. The spot on your face where you "feel" a 1C rim is much different than the "contact point of the 1 1/2C rim. Although they only vary in "size" by a few thousandths of an inch, the difference in feel can seem like a country mile. Don't get hung up on the numbers too much. If they do matter to you, buy some dial calipers. A good enough pair (Chinese-made are just fine) of calipers will run about $60 in an industrial supply store. By the way, of my several thousand customers, I know of only 3 that own a set of calipers.Each Cup is unique! There is no standard "C cup shape" based on my experience. The shape of the Curry 1C cup is quite a bit more "bucket" shaped than my 1 1/4C cup, which is definitely more of a "bowl" shape. The different cup depths (XS through B cups) within each size were calculated from the original C cup, the exceptions being the "Chicago" models, the Deep Cornets, the Vintage Cornets, and the Flugelhorn cups.The "undercut" of each mouthpiece is unique! the undercut, or backbite, or whatever you want to call it, is the first slope or radius into the cup from the bite (GR Technologies expresses this as the "alpha" angle.) This is the most misunderstood and least discussed area of the mouthpiece. It is the most important part of the mouthpiece in three respects:Clear Articulation. A mouthpiece with a "soft" undercut can hinder clean attacks and slurs. this is usually because players with moderate lip intrusion can feel the inside of the cup with their lips. This results in a "blurred release point" from which the embouchure has trouble vibrating freely. This can result in missed notes and a veiled sound. As the players lip's swell, this problem becomes even more pronounced.Embouchure support. Most players, to some degree, use the undercut to either close or open the aperture. This can vary from player to player, depending on their embouchure strength, teeth formation, and their approach to playing the instrument. The ideal undercut allows both clean articulation and will provide embouchure support when the players needs it.Total Cup Volume. The undercut angle, being at the "widest" inside diameter of the Minimize

Warburton mouthpieces have been designed with total flexibi ... Read more

Warburton mouthpieces have been designed with total flexibility so that the player can "build" his ideal mouthpiece that best suits his or her needs.Tops: Shallow bowl (S); medium shallow V cup (SV); medium V cup (M); medium bowl (MC); medium deep bowl (MD); deep bowl (D); extra deep V cup (XD); Ken Titmus shallow cup with #6 diameter (KT), Bill Carmichael shallow cup with small diameter (WCC). Backbore: Tight commercial sound (1, 2, 3); tight to medium (4, 5, 6); lead style with good middle register (Q); commercial/lead (KT); medium large (7, 8, 9); large symphonic (10, 11, 12) Minimize