1 piece vs. 2 piece

zaferis · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 3:48 am Post subject: 1 piece vs. 2 piece

This is not really a question nor a poll, but an observation of my experience and curiosity of what other's might be...

In an effort to have the ability to change backbores but keep the rim and cup that I like, I have picked up 2 piece versions of my mouthpiece(s), BUT have found that in most, if not all, cases I prefer the sound and playability of the 1 piece over the 2 piece (same rim, cup, and backbore in side-by-side comparisons) The only difference is the ability to take them apart.

Not only with the Curry pieces I play now, but other brands/makers, all modifications made by the mouthpiece company or a reputable craftsman.
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TKSop · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 4:06 am Post subject:

Agreed, this is something I've noticed at times too - there's a definite difference in response and feedback, though I'm not completely convinced it's obvious from "out front".

Having said that, if I feel more comfortable and hear myself better without the audience noticing any difference at all, I'd be mad not to want that surely?

Christian K. Peters · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:37 am Post subject: One piece

Hello all,
I would have to ask if the gap is the same from the two piece to the one piece.
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JVL · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:53 am Post subject:

hello
have you been at ITG this year and been able to try the new Marcinkiewicz 2 pieces mpcs ?
thanks

Pete · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 8:00 am Post subject:

I've been playing Warburtons for years. I clock the pieces and they work fine for me.

Pete

zaferis · Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 9:39 am Post subject: Re: One piece

JoeLoeffler · Veteran Member Joined: 20 Sep 2004 Posts: 243

No, you are not crazy. There is a difference in how multi-piece mouthpieces play compared to a single-piece. As you move away from a single, solid piece of metal you begin to loose efficiency somewhat. Interchangeable rims, cups, backbones, gap sleeves, etc can be a way to find what you like (or at least experiment), but once you find something that works it will probably work better in a one-piece. Many people will permanently solder a Reeves Sleeve to a given mouthpiece after finding the one that works best in whatever horn for this reason...

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Locutus2k · Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2018 12:46 am Post subject:

This is something i've experienced myself and with Curry pieces, just like you. The very same mouthpiece plays diffeent in 1 piece Vs 2 piece configuration. Not sure what i like best, but there is a difference on my side.
I must add that the very same piece plays VERY different in various blank configuration. A Curry heavy blank is a totally different mouthpice than a Curry standard piece or Blackjack and since i have all my mouthpieces cut for Reeves sleeves no, is not gap related.
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ML52K · Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2018 6:44 am Post subject:

I recall this being a basic tenet of GR Mouthpieces:

any separations of the mouthpiece structure creates discontinuities.

These are probably not his exact words, I didn't look at his webpage, but I do remember posts/discussions about the concept and I hope I have relayed the concept accurately.

I believe this information can be found on grmouthpieces.com

Bstradivarius · Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 12:28 am Post subject:

I like both one piece and two piece. I just happened to have a grest two-piece mouthpiece for me, so I prefer it.
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loudog · Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 5:43 am Post subject:

It's like anything...some things work for some folks, and some things don't.

I've used two piece mouthpieces for years (Greg Black, followed by Pickett, and now Parke). I play professionally and teach at a college...they work just fine for me.

I tend to focus less on how the mouthpieces play individually (as well as compared to others), and more on what I sound like when I play them. For me, the Parkes have been incredible.

I have both one piece and two piece models, and the difference is negligible. But, with anything, your mileage may vary. I always suggest to worry less about the equipment though, and more on just sounding the way you want to sound!

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Danbassin · Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:24 am Post subject:

Just about a year ago, Ivan Hunter, of JaegerBrass, posted an interesting article about some of the manufacturing advantages and acoustic disadvantages of multi-part mouthpieces: http://www.jaegerbrass.com/Blo/Entries/2017/6/multi-part-mouthpieces-1.html

Perhaps this will shed some light on what the OP has experienced between 'dialed-in' one-piece mouthpieces and the analogous parts assembled through two-part configurations.

Happy buzzzzzzing!

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