[TPIN] mpc/big/little horn/used mouthpiece club

[Dave Arndt]

Anyone out there have any input on Laskey mouthpieces?   How does the Laskey
65S and/or 65S compare in *depth* to a Bach E cup?

Their docs indicate that the 65M is "classic Mt Vernon 3C" - but I'm trying
to get some perspective on cup depth for the shallower versions, and would
be interested not only in the "pure measurements" but input from anyone who
has worked with these pieces...

Thanks!

 - da




On 9/17/07, Ellis Workman <elw at workman-net.org> wrote:
>
> There is much to be said for being flexible and
> able to play on many different mouthpieces. We
> think we can't so we can't. But we really can.
> Try playing "mouthpiece roulette" sometime.
>
> Put all your mouthpieces in a box,
> and while blindfolded start playing, randomly
> selecting different mouthpieces. The idea is
> to minimize prejudicial inclinations regarding
> whichever size you think offends your sensibilities.
>
> It is possible to achieve a wide range of colors
> between different mouthpieces; Suppose on a quintet
> gig the only thing I need a flugel for is "Maria" from
> WSSS? Isn't it easier to just bring a Bach 5V for the
> flugel section rather than schlep yet another horn along?
>
> your call.
>
> -Ellis
>
>
>
> On Mon, September 17, 2007 9:15 am, Glenn Bengry said:
> >
> > Greg,
> >
> >       For me, I've tried to find a piece that seems to match the horn
> and
> > one that I can play.
> >
> > I play a 10 3/4 CW which has a real sloped outer edge(shoulder) so I can
> > pivot.  This allows me to play the high register without pressing on the
> > top lip  I have a Mt.Vernon Bach 8C if I want the picc to sound bigger
> and
> > blend better in an ensemble.
> >
> > I can play a 2C or a version of a 1C on the C tpt depending on the music
> > and ensemble.  Smaller pieces don't get the sound I want on this horn.
> >
> > I have to play a smaller piece on the Bb to match the horn. My horn
> blows
> > big, so i have to get some resistance from the mtpc.  I usually have to
> > have more endurance and somewhat smaller more compact sound in ensembles
> > where I have to use the Bb. These mouthpieces seem to match my Bb but
> not
> > my C trumpet.
> >
> >  I've been using a Bach 7EW on the Bb,
> > which is almost too big for some of the stuff. so I'm experimenting with
> > even smaller sizes.  I've got a 10 1/2 no name mpc that I found I could
> > play since the rim slopes down on the outside(seems to be a major factor
> > for me)
> > It matches the horn great!  I was playing in the dubba range the other
> > day, which I cannot do on my other pieces.
> >
> > I'm also experimenting with a little larger rim size with a smaller cup
> > like the 3E and 3D, which I'm working on acquiring from some
> listmates(The
> > USED MOUTHPIECE CLUB).
> >
> > So, to answer your question I can play DIFFERENT RIM SIZES, but as many
> > have said, I've had to LEARN TO PLAY EACH ONE on each horn.  No
> substitute
> > for  LIVING WITH A MOUTHPIECE for at least 2 weeks to two months.  I
> used
> > to think I couldn't play a smaller piece.  My embouchure
> setup/development
> > wasn't right.  I'm learning and having success now with the smaller rim
> > diameters.
> >
> > Hey, IF I CAN DO IT,  surely OTHERS CAN LEARN TO DO IT too
> >
> > glenn, Vice President of the Used Mouthpiece Club, bengry
> >
> >
> > x
> >
> > x
> >> > > TPINers,> > Not sure if this has been addressed on the current
> >> ongoing mouthpiece > change thread, but who switches rims when
> >> moving to picc from Bb?> I understand 'conventional wisdom' to
> >> advise going to a slightly > smaller diameter on the smaller horn
> >> while maintaining the same or > similar rim contour. I've also
> >> spoken with many who don't change rims, > just cups. I've taken the
> >> 'conventional wisdom' approach and for the > minimal amount of time
> >> i spend on picc this seems to work ok for me.> > I don't feel a need
> >> to change on Bb/C/Eb as I get the sound I want with > the same
> >> piece. The horn provides the different tonal character.> > Cheers,>
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