[TPIN] Mouthpiece selection

[Tim Swensen]

Actually, I think Giz has a good suggestion here.  I use a Bach 3D on my
  D/E-flat horn and it feels very similar to my 3C but is a little zippier up top.
   
  My original concern, though, would still remain.  Namely that the player
  might sacrifice full all-around sound by going too shallow.
   
  The 3D is worth a try, though.  But, I don't think it's a very large difference
  from a 3C, and that's a good thing.
   
  Tim
  

Giz Bowe <girard.bowe at verizon.net> wrote:
  At 11:25 PM 12/2/2007, you wrote:
> > Which mouthpieces would you all suggest for range and endurance 
> at the same
> > time for someone who's playing on a Bach 3C?
> >
>
>A Bach 3C. It isn't about the mouthpiece.

Au contraire, mon frere! The proper equipment is essential for one to 
maximize their efficiency. To look solely to a mouthpiece to cure 
playing ills is, well, ill-advised. But to ignore the possibility 
that your mouthpiece may not be the best fit for you - well, that's 
equally ill-advised. That said, there is no substitute for good 
practice & playing techniques, and there is no mouthpiece which will 
compensate for bad habits and insufficient practice.

For the original questioner, I recommend trying a Bach 3D. My 
all-around mpc is a Laskey 75MD - but for my soulband gig (loud, long 
& ((for me)) high) I use a Bach 3D. I can do everything on the Laskey 
that I do on the Bach, but the Bach really aids my endurance, and the 
somewhat brighter sound is appropriate for this gig. I tried a Bach 
3E, but it was too shallow for me. If someone's interested, the 3E is 
for sale in near-mint condition.

Giz


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