[TPIN] Re: mouthpiece booster

[William F. Dishman]

I have tried a couple of different brands of the mouthpiece "donuts" to
add mass.  They all worked about the same.  The main "difference" was how
the horn balanced in the left hand.  With a little more weight on the
mouthpiece end the center of balance shifted. Not a big deal IMO.

Regarding sound/response.... After using them and comparing with my own
subjectivity I found no real difference in sound/tone.  Others listening
in a "blind" test could not distinguish any differences.  

Response...I noticed no difference with or without the mp weights.

My own personal view is that any differences may be attributed to slight
differences from moment to moment in my own playing.  No matter how I try
there are always variations from day to day.  This may cause the
perception of the effect of the weights to be distorted.

Bottom line....They are relatively cheap so if one wishes to try one
.....go ahead.  If YOU think they improve your playing, GREAT!

If you decide they are of no benefit then use them as small paperweights
for phone messages.

Bill Dishman
Gainesville, Florida