[TPIN] GR / CS Mouthpieces

[Orion Development Corp - D. Arndt]

While we're on the topic - I've heard folks talking about a variation of the 65/66 M that gives a "flugle" type sound ("Frumpet?").   What is this, actually?   Is this only avaialable with the CS models or with the general GR line as well?

I'll check GR's site also - but I always like to get an interpretation from someone who has actually used them.

- da

On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:30:12 -0400, chasesanborn.com wrote
> > According to their catalog the differences are the rim and a very   
> > slightly smaller cup volume - maybe not even noticiable to most   
> > players. 
> 
> CS model designations (M, MS, S) closely approximate GR sizing. Any   
> unmarked mouthpiece (CS66 or CS65) is the same as the current CS66MS   
> or CS65MS. 
> 
> While there are differences throughout the mouthpiece, the most   
> noticeable difference between GR and CS is the slightly thinner CS rim   
> with a sharper bite. For me, this improves the clarity of attack and   
> articulation. 
> 
> Some players prefer the CS rim, others prefer the GR, but most notice   
> a distinct difference. 
> 
> One unique aspect to the CS models is that they were designed as a   
> matched set. After designing three different cups each with specific   
> tonal characteristics, GR adjusted the parameters of each model as   
> necessary to maintain a similar blow resistance and response   
> throughout the line. The range of sound is far greater than I could   
> ever achieve with one mouthpiece.  I switch between them easily,   
> including the FD 'flumpet' model, depending on the style of the tune.   
> This is something I always wished for, but was never able to achieve   
> before GR. 
> 
> http://www.chasesanborn.com/chasemp.html 
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