Getzen Eterna piccolo mouthpieces?

cmg · Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 3:09 pm Post subject:

I purchased my Eterna pic in 1978, so it came with the standard Getzen trumpet shank leadpipes, and I've been using a stock Schilke 11A for all these years. A few years back I obtained a Blackburn P1C leadpipe in A, and it indeed plays better than to Getzen pipe, still with the 11A. For comparison's sake, I play a 70's Bach 3C with a 24 throat on my regular Bb trumpet, and a stock, late 40's Bach New York 3C on my C trumpet. One of these days I'll have to try a Blackburn Bb pipe for my pic...

Chris

trumpetp1 · Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 4:00 pm Post subject: Getzen Eterna piccolo mouthpiece

TrumpetMD/Mike: thank you for the heads-up about where to inquire about ordering Getzen trumpet-shank pipes.

Chris: what convinced you to stick with the stock Schilke 11A, with your Eterna? Is that what your picc came with?? Mine, as I've noted in a previous post, came with a Bach 7C, which while I dont' find it awful for most applications, I do think it's holding me back a little. Hmmm...

I agree with the people asserting that Blackburn is the way to go, in terms of aftermarket leadpipes. (And, yes, I've also heard that Osmun, Najoom, etc. carry similar products.) However, at this time, I really don't have the $$$$ to spend of Blackburn pipes. Down the road, maybe. Right now, nope.

Please, do keep the mouthpiece and/or leadpipe suggestions coming. All responses are greatly appreciated!
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thejoed · Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 8:04 pm Post subject:

Mine has stock trumpet pipes, I use the stock Bb and a Blackburn A. Stork 5P for most, Curry 7Z for high stuff.

Picked it up a few years ago, junior year of college, it's served me well.
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trumpetp1 · Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:10 am Post subject: Getzen Eterna piccolo mouthpiece

I emailed Getzen, directly, yesterday afternoon. I received a reply back this morning. Yes, Getzen does make trumpet-shank leadpipes for their 940 piccs. But, you have to order them through Allied Supply, which doesn't sell to the general public - apparently. So, you have to find a music store (etc.) that has an account with Allied and order from them [as TrumpetMD previously noted].

Bravo to Getzen for the quick response, though!

Now, to order the pipes (if the price is reasonable for me, at this time) and then narrow down my mouthpiece search....again, this time with trumpet mouthpieces. Weeee!!
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Update 1: I'm still on the hunt for mouthpieces, and would still value any and all suggestions...particularly those geared specifically towards Getzen 940 piccs.

Update 2: I've pretty much exhausted my local sources in my search for an Allied Supply account (so I can order Getzen trumpet-shank pipes), so I suppose I'll expand my range to include those suggestions made by TrumpetMD.
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Update: well, I went with TrumpetMD/Mike's recommendation to purchase Getzen trumpet-shank leadpipes, to augment my search for a suitable mouthpiece for my little horn. I picked my new leadpipes up last night and am quite impressed - already - with the Bb pipe and a Bach 7EW (what I had on hand). My sound seems much less forced in the higher range and just seems to float out of the horn. I'm really liking the combination, thus far. We'll see.

Thank you to all who took the time to make recommendations. They were greatly appreciated!
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TrumpetMD · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:53 am Post subject:

Thanks for the update! I'm glad the new leadpipe is working out.

Mike
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