Curry 3M (coming in the mail tomorrow)!

ButchA

Good evening,

Remember that video I made about the difference between my Bach 3C and the Schilke 14A4a mouthpieces? I really appreciated all the excellent advice and suggestions...

I emailed Mouthpiece Express back and forth about who I am, what I play (old '67 Holton Collegiate - my trusty school band horn), my range, my style of music, and most importantly, my severe dental issues. I also told them that (as seen in the background of that You Tube video I made), I am also a Shriner and play 2nd chair trumpet with The Shriners "Million Dollar Band" here in Richmond, VA. No jazz, no pop, but regular concert band music and marches.

I love my Bach 3C for comfort, but want a little more ease in the upper range. I don't care for 7C's or Yamaha 11, etc..etc..etc.. I'm one of those guys that likes larger rimmed mouthpieces.

Anyway, after going 'round and 'round with Mouthpiece Express, I took them up on their suggestion for a Curry 3M (now labeled Curry 3ZM - but still a 3M in size). It will be a hair shallower than a Bach 3C, but would work well for me. If I don't like it for whatever reason, I can send it back after 15 days and they'll exchange it for a Curry 5M, and I can try that one instead. Does anyone play on a Curry?

This is what the Curry 3M looks like (except mine won't have a gold plated rim):
http://www.mouthpieceexpress.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=15708
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2018 Regiment WI-800 Bugle --> my inexpensive Chinese made bugle from Amazon.

zaferis · Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 6:08 pm Post subject:

I do play on Curry's 3 rims... I have various cups and for several instruments (trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn) . Love them, I am much more consistent on these than any other rim I've played.

For me, the 3M is probably my least used of his line-up, C and B cups for most things (Bb & C trumpet), Star for commercial work, DE picc.,, I think the only time I gravitate toward the 3M is on my Bach Eb Trumpet.
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starkadder · Heavyweight Member Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 542

You will find that it is fairly bright. It does make high notes easier. Enjoy yours. I hope it gives you the sound you want.

Dale Proctor · Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:43 am Post subject:

I'm playing a concert tonight on my 3M. I normally play a Curry 3C., but this concert (patriotic music, fanfare pieces, etc.) is a bear. I need the added endurance I get from the 3M., and the tone it produces works well for this music.
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EdMann · Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 6:49 am Post subject:

That's a little twist on the Curry rims that some don't know. The 5M is the size of a Bach 3C to me, about .660. 3M runs bigger than a Bach 3C, about .665. The standard Curry rims are shaped quite differently from others. I've found that the Curry 3C is flatter, like a MV Bach 3C rim, the M series has a little bump to it that affects my chops long term. Just stuff I've noticed since playing these for about 9 years.

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ButchA · Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 1:12 pm Post subject:

Update... Update...

Woo-hoo! Here it is!! It just came in the mail and I quickly grabbed the camera to make a new You Tube video with the Curry 3M vs my old Bach 3C. The video speaks for itself...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUdbLXXVECE
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1967 Holton Collegiate Trumpet --> my grade school band trumpet. I just can't part with it!
1975 Olds Ambassador Cornet --> my new/used eBay special. Sounds great!
2018 Regiment WI-800 Bugle --> my inexpensive Chinese made bugle from Amazon.

cheiden · Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 3:54 pm Post subject:

Sounds like a good fit. I hope it continues to work for you after the honeymoon phase.
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razeontherock · Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 7:23 pm Post subject:

Curry's (z)M cup is my favorite of his shallow pieces. I find it very versatile.

GeorgeB · Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 3:00 am Post subject:

ButchA · Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 3:48 am Post subject:

Good morning,

Thanks guys for all the great replies. I appreciate it! I guess I have always been searching for a universal type of mouthpiece that is very comfortable, fairly large diameter cup, and most importantly allow upper range without struggle.

The 3M seems like a great fit for what I need. It's not too bright for regular concert band pieces and patriotic marches, and it won't blow people out of the room either or peel the paint off the wall!

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1967 Holton Collegiate Trumpet --> my grade school band trumpet. I just can't part with it!
1975 Olds Ambassador Cornet --> my new/used eBay special. Sounds great!
2018 Regiment WI-800 Bugle --> my inexpensive Chinese made bugle from Amazon.

Dale Proctor · Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 6:09 am Post subject:

Plus, with the 3M, you don't lose your bottom range in the process of making your upper range easier. If you decide the Curry 3M is a keeper, try his 3C, too. In my opinion, it's a much better mouthpiece than the Bach 3C, and is what I use for most normal playing.
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