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PostPosted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 6:29 pm    Post subject: Freer-blowing than Bach 3C, what to try? Reply with quote

Thanks for general advice. Let me ask for more specific help please

I'm currently on a new-version Bach 3C. I want to try something which is freer-blowing, as the 3C often feels too restrictive.

Problem is, I don't know what that is; everyone has their own numbering system and I don't really understand the whole throat/backbore/cup interaction thing and am COMPLETELY confused. More to the point I don't know where the Bach 3C falls on the restrictive front, comparatively speaking.

Help!
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There are many resources. Among the best, IMHO, are John and Phyllis at Stork Custom Mouthpieces.

http://storkcustom.com/contact-us/
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a Kanstul CG3 for sale in the marketplace and it is a nice free blowing mouthpiece. Very similar to a 3C but a lot more open.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you like the 3C and want a mouthpiece that is freer-blowing, open up the throat and/or backbore.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nonsense Eliminator wrote:
If you like the 3C and want a mouthpiece that is freer-blowing, open up the throat and/or backbore.


Yep!
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Hammond Design 5ML is a fairly free blowing "3C" sized mouthpiece. Check out www.karlhammonddesign.com for more info.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 2:27 am    Post subject: Re: Freer-blowing than Bach 3C, what to try? Reply with quote

ehammarlund wrote:
Thanks for general advice. Let me ask for more specific help please

I'm currently on a new-version Bach 3C. I want to try something which is freer-blowing, as the 3C often feels too restrictive.

Problem is, I don't know what that is; everyone has their own numbering system and I don't really understand the whole throat/backbore/cup interaction thing and am COMPLETELY confused. More to the point I don't know where the Bach 3C falls on the restrictive front, comparatively speaking.

Help!


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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 4:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you are happy with the way the rim feels, quality of attack, tone and flexibility my advise would also try opening up the throat.
DON'T change your current piece, order a new mouthpiece from a vendor that can open the throat properly - I suggest Osmun Music.

Then, the following is from Mouthpiece Anatomy 101 regarding basic effects of mouthpiece elements: as you can infer from this basic description as you improve one aspect you diminish another... Stiking the balance that works for you is the challange / safari..

Rim:
Wide - inscreases endurance
Narrow - improves flexibility
Round - improves comfort
Sharp - increases precision of attack

Cup:
Large - increases volume, control
Small - relieves fatigue
Deep - darkens tone, especially in low register
Shallow - brightens tone, improves response, especially in high register

Throat:
Large - increases blowing freedom, volume, tone; sharpens high register (largest sizes also sharpen low register)
Small - increases resistance, endurance, brilliance; flattens high register.

Backbore:
Combinations of size and shape make the tone darker or brighter, raise of lower the pitch in one or more registers, increases or decrease volume. The backbore's effects depends, in part, also on the throat and cup.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 4:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

P.S. the trumpet is the other aspect of the equation:

you + mouthpiece + trumpet = desired result

What I mean is that you may find that the mouhpiece setup you like on this trumpet isn't ideal for another...

For me, I prefer a Curry 3C on my Bb 19037, on my CL239 a 3C with a 25 throat, and on my Commercial a 3-star.. Same rims but different cup shape, depth and backbores.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 6:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hmm. Thanks.

I forgot about Stork (and also remembered them as being way more expensive than they are.) That was a great recommendation: To maximize my chances of ending up with something that fits right on the first try, it's probably worth the extra $20 or so to work with Stork.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would recommand a mouthpiece from James New.
His "S5M" top should be a copy of an old Mt Vernon 3C. His "S" backbore is a more open #10 backbore.
He is also able to make you a #7 (schmidt style) bb or my favorite #87.
Or you could play it with any screwable bb, Warburton, Kanstul,....

Here is some info about the piece:
https://www.trumpetherald.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=140164
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Johnathan Barnett wrote:
I have a Kanstul CG3 for sale in the marketplace and it is a nice free blowing mouthpiece. Very similar to a 3C but a lot more open.


This!

I was about to suggest the CG3. It's based on the 3C but has a slightly more V-shaped cup (not deeper, just more V-shaped), bigger throat and bigger backbore. I think it is exactly what you are looking for.

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't be fooled by the D in the 3D Vr it is a fantastic 3C replacement.

http://stomvi-usa.com/shop/3d-vr-flex-trumpet-mouthpiece/

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 12:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ehammarlund wrote:
Hmm. Thanks.

I forgot about Stork (and also remembered them as being way more expensive than they are.) That was a great recommendation: To maximize my chances of ending up with something that fits right on the first try, it's probably worth the extra $20 or so to work with Stork.

If there is something other than the openness of the 3C that you want to address, then it's quite logical to try other makes. If not, however, it seems to me that it makes sense to change only what needs changing. In particular, if you like the Bach rim, there is a good chance you won't like the Stork rim much.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 12:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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If there is something other than the openness of the 3C that you want to address, then it's quite logical to try other makes. If not, however, it seems to me that it makes sense to change only what needs changing.

I guess that's true; I hadn't really thought of it that way. But it makes sense.

Someone here has a Bach 3C which Osmun drilled to a 25; maybe I'll give that a shot since it it literally the closest thing to a "more open 3C" I can find.

I have a bad feeling that this is not the first step down the "what MP?" road, though....
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 1:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ehammarlund wrote:
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If there is something other than the openness of the 3C that you want to address, then it's quite logical to try other makes. If not, however, it seems to me that it makes sense to change only what needs changing.

I guess that's true; I hadn't really thought of it that way. But it makes sense.

Someone here has a Bach 3C which Osmun drilled to a 25; maybe I'll give that a shot since it it literally the closest thing to a "more open 3C" I can find.

I have a bad feeling that this is not the first step down the "what MP?" road, though....


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PostPosted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 4:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have been exploring the mouthpieces from Austin Custom Brass over the past couple years. Trent has some awesome options and they are very helpful to aid in finding the change you would like to make. I was always a Bach piece guy before.
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