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Re: Plastic Mouthpieces I have one of those, its great for marching band __________________ Bach Mega Tone 1C Schilke 6A4a King® Model 1117SP Marching Trumpet

This video will explain the whole thing YouTube - Monette mouthpiece explanation and...

I found that my tonguing works best on a funnel shaped mouthpieces. If shallow C cup gives you troubles, try a shallow V shape mp - it may fit you better.

I used to play a 14A4A for big band when I was younger (up to about 45 years old). I could switch from my Schilke 18 back and forth at will. Now those pieces are 15 minutes glory and then nothing more comes out - period. My chops seem to swell more than 10 - 15 years ago. I just use the equivalent of a 14B, all of the sizzle that I need is there, and 2-3 hours is no problem. It is not worth the effort. I need to be able to switch on short...

Re: Plastic Mouthpieces Quote: Originally Posted by GuitarPlayer05 I don't really like to use mine in my trumpet, but rather just to buzz on while doing homework or driving, I fell the buzz is more open for some reason. Put it in the horn and I feel like I'm playing a wal*mart special, just feels awkward and thin. Feels kinda good on the lips I guess. I find that also. The plastic ones are definately better to buzz on for some...

Quote: Originally Posted by B15M They're forgetting that I egged you on about doing this. Glad you did. You proved me wrong. Now I'll live up to my end and stop being cynical. Does making generic, baseless comments about people being fake fall under the purview of "cynicism" or do we still have to live with that?

Quote: Originally Posted by B15M I don't understand your post. He should look at how many players use one. That would suggest that they are good and then the slam. Are you saying they are good or bad? your joking right... obviously many many many many many more orchestral players play on "conventional" epuipment and sound better on it too...but that is a little subjective... but you will note that i also suggested that...

ONLY if you have a reason for switching. You have probably been listening to people telling you that as you get more advanced, you might want to switch to a 3c. That's a common idea out there. However don't just switch because people tell you to. Switch because you have a problem with your current one. If you do decide you have a problem with it, other than "I've been using that one for five years and it's...

Re: Reeves 1 piece vs 2 piece mouthpieces and other questions... Haha woah reading brainfart there on my part!! So sorry to insult you like that :-p. The one time I tried to play flute, I about passed out! I suppose that's what you get for being bored in the pit orchestra... I don't see the derlin rims on their website, maybe they have discontinued them? I'll have to ask about them when I call, I suppose! __________________...

Call them up or email stork and ask what you want, and you shall receive. They're very helpful, and completely willing to do custom work (hence Stork Custom Mouthpieces)