Curry 3C is Amazing

JSco · Veteran Member Joined: 11 Jul 2014 Posts: 146

I have almost always played a factory Bach 3C and recently switched to a Curry 3C based off of discussions I had read here on TH. At least for me, it has made a world of difference. I'm not endorsed by Curry or anything, but it is so responsive, gets such a dark tone, and projects so much better than my Bach 3C.

Here's a blog post with some more back story on my set-up and why the Curry has been a good switch: http://thejazzdaddy.com/trumpet-mouthpieces-and-fj55-landcruisers/

etc-etc · Heavyweight Member Joined: 19 Jan 2008 Posts: 6187

Thank you - you've got some very nice write-up in your blog!

tworld · Regular Member Joined: 13 Sep 2012 Posts: 84 Location: CA

Here here, to the Curry 3C.

Schilkes22 · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 11:29 pm Post subject:

I haven't tried the 3C, But I love My 3B and 3M.
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Locutus2k · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 1:20 am Post subject:

And the 3star make my day

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zaferis · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 2:27 am Post subject:

3C for most work

3 star when I want more zip

love 'em
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Bluesy · Veteran Member Joined: 01 Oct 2014 Posts: 477

I just rec'd a Curry 3C-dot in the mail. Nice looking, plays nicely, but essentially no different from the Bach 3C I have been using. The drill holes look identical (altho I didn't measure either).
I'll give it a month. I don't know what the "dot" is all about. It's engraved like this on the mouthpiece: "3C ."

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cheiden · Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 2:28 pm Post subject:

From the Curry website...
"All Curry 3 rim sizes now have a dot (.) after the size. This is the current 3 rim profile offered since 2004. The older 3 rims (no dot) are available as special order only. The (.) dot rim has proved to be even more popular than the old 3 rim profile. This rim is also based off of an older Mount Vernon rim and is more compatible to today's 3 rim player looking to switch to Curry 3 rims."
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shaolin · Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 3:05 pm Post subject:

Hi All -- I recently left my Bach 1D for a Curry 80M, and it's off-the-map great. I'm not saying that Curry pieces, great as they are, are any better than other quality mouthpieces, but for me, the 80M is close to being the proverbial silver bullet. I always feel like it's helping me instead of fighting me.
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rich.Graiko · Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 4:02 pm Post subject:

I bought one used. I wonder if the throat was a bit bigger than stock Curry 3Cs. I haven't measured it but it feels a bit more open to me. It's definitely easier to center notes, better in tune, sounds great and the rim feels very comfortable, but it feels a bit big to me and when I went back to my bach 3c. to compare, after about two weeks, it felt like I was back home again. The sound, feel and ease of my higher register are just there on the Bach. Definitely didn't feel identical to me but again, I may have got one with a modified drill and that would be enough to make it feel like I was working a bit harder.
I think the Bach also jives much better with this particular horn than other pieces I've tried. I would be curious to try the Curry with other horns.
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cheiden · Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 7:52 pm Post subject:

I had the same impression with the Curry 3C. I play a smaller vintage Bach 3C and most other 3C's including Curry's feel bigger. I wouldn't assume yours has an opened throat, mine blew the same.
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John Mohan · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 10:08 am Post subject:

See:

Curry 3C. Mouthpiece: not too big, not too small, just right

I've since moved on from the Curry 3C. since making my original post in the above thread three years ago. I am back to using my Reeves 43C for most show work and my Bach 1X Rim / 1B Underpart or Mt Vernon 3C rim / 3B Underpart for most concert band and/ or orchestral situations.

But to this day, if I was to have to choose one and only one mouthpiece for all styles of music, it would most likely be the wonderful Curry 3C. mouthpiece. The 3C. is modeled after a slightly smaller than typical Bach Mt Vernon 3C (making it bit bigger than a modern Bach 3C). It has a wonderful, comfortable rim, and a cup with a bit more volume in it than that of a typical (modern) Bach 3C making for more comfort on the face and a nicer, fuller tone than a typical Bach 3C.

Best wishes,

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shaolin · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 2:12 pm Post subject:

In response to Bluesy's question:

I should note that my Curry 80M is marked "RENO NV," and my Bach 1D is marked "Vincent Bach Corp."

For what they're worth, the inner-diameter specs from the manuals are:
Bach 1D = 17.00mm
Curry 80M = 17.3mm

However, to me, the Curry feels smaller than the Bach, probably due to rim shape and perhaps cup shape as well. I like the sound and articulations on the Bach, but my endurance on it is poor, probably because the rim feels quite sharp to me. The Curry rim is very comfortable, and my endurance on it is excellent, plus my sound and articulations are just as good, if not better, than on the Bach. My range is about the same on both pieces, but on the Curry it's more solid, useable, and consistent. The Curry 80M has been a game-changer for me--fabulous mouthpiece! The Curry pieces are beautifully made and reasonably priced, and you can often find the right one used at a very low price. I hope this helps.
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John Mohan · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 2:24 pm Post subject:

Blueblue · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 7:21 am Post subject:

Well I bought the Curry 3C and think it is a too large cup for me..
my air floats all over the place, but I am a beginner.

My Monette Silver 6 (also a 3C) came in the same week and is spot on.

MacMichael · Heavyweight Member Joined: 20 May 2011 Posts: 646

Right now I am enjoying the benefits of a 3 STAR Curry mpc (no dot),
which is a very easy transition from the Curry 3C.

Dale Proctor · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 9:36 am Post subject:

I now have the following Curry trumpet mouthpieces:

3B. 3C. 3M. 3Z.

All great mouthpieces in their own way.
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