EdMann
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| Tpt_Guy wrote: | | ButchA wrote: | Thanks for the replies! I like the Bach 3C and find it very diverse and can go from mellow to pop/rock easily. But I find that playing in the upper range causes me to tire more.
I am curious about a Bach 7C or the slightly shallower 7D. Hmmm.... |
Have you tried a Bach Artisan 3C? Nice full brilliant sound. Different cup shape than the usual 3C. I would say it's a very versatile mouthpiece, lots of projection.
Also, I second the Reeves 43M. I have one with an Artisan 3C rim threaded onto it (a near-perfect fit). Very nice sound and response. |
I pulled out my Artisan 3C the other day, popped on my old Bach, and my goodness. My range actually shot UP, but I had to play it quite properly: open throat, lips together at set up, and whammo. I had a friend listen and say that the sound was all over the spectrum. As a section or legit piece, sure. Reminds me of my old Schilke 15B but not quite as open.
I used to play the 14A4A regularly and it always sounded brittle to me, but hey, that piece got me into the UCLA jazz program back in the day, so there!
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