Eb/D Trumpet, Which Mouthpiece?

chrisroberts · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 5:54 am Post subject: Eb/D Trumpet, Which Mouthpiece?

Good afternoon,

I wanted to ask the hive-mind about mouthpieces for Eb/D trumpets. This isn't causing any issues in my playing, but I think it could be more efficient on a different mouthpiece.

I've always used my Bb and C piece, but is everyone using something smaller or more suited to the instrument?

I think that sticking to as few mouthpieces as possible is the best option, so I only use 4 at any given time between Bb/C, Eb/D, Piccolo, Baroque and Rotary trumpets.

Thanks.

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John Mohan · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 7:15 am Post subject:

I tend to use the same mouthpiece I use on my C trumpet (copy of a Mt Vernon 3C rim with either a 1-1/2C or 3B underpart) on Eb (mine is an E3L-4).

LSOfanboy · Veteran Member Joined: 08 Jul 2018 Posts: 347

Hi,

Personally I wouldn't move to another mouthpiece specifically when picking up the Eb trumpet, I prefer to keep the same one I am using on the Bb (particularly in a situation requiring both instruments, which is always for me).

That being said, I have about 4 different mouthpieces I use day to day based upon the demands on my playing, my physical state and the timbre I am looking for. Realistically two of those would be suitable and I would stick to medium or medium-deep cups; I couldn't see a scenario that would require playing the Eb with a very deep cup (before anyone suggests it; I don't believe Mahler 3 posthorn should be done on 'Eb with a flugelhorn mouthpiece) or indeed a very shallow cup (for me, if you require a 'shallow mouthpiece' sound out of an Eb then use a Picc).

Just my thoughts and anyone is welcome to disagree!
All the best

Don Herman rev2 · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:34 am Post subject:

I use different mouthpieces on Bb and C/D/Eb. The latter has the same rim and cup as my Bb mouthpiece but shorter shank and more open throat and backbore. For me it helps the smaller horns play more in tune and better match the "feel" of my Bb when switching horns. I use similar rim but little shallower cup and more open throat, with a cornet shank, with my picc. "One mpc for all" works great for some folk but I had to work too hard; works better for me to play the mouthpiece that makes it easiest to get the sound I want on the horn.

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Dave CCM/SSO · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 12:00 pm Post subject:

Hello,

I also use my c trumpet mouthpiece on D and E flat. It's the same cup and rim as b flat but with a more open throat and a 24 backbore. For me, this allows for the blow and sound that I'm looking for on the smaller horns.

Dave
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Tpt_Guy · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:52 pm Post subject:

On Bb, depending on my mood, I usually use either a Schilke M2* or a Bach 3B underpart modified by Matt Frost, with a Parke 640 rim. I have others.

On C I use a 1970s Bach 1-1/2C 24/24 with a Parke 640 rim. For a while, I was using a Curry 1BC top screwed onto a Bach 24 backbore. It sounded amazing, but that cup was just too wide.

For Eb, I have Reeves 43M with a Bach Artisan 3C rim.

On picc, I use either a Bach 7E or 7D, depending on what sound I want. I like the 7D better.

For my own playing, I don't have an easy time playing multiple horns with the same mouthpiece. Most of my pieces are in the 1-1/2 diameter range, but other aspects are modified to match pitch of the horn.
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O00Joe · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 3:39 pm Post subject:

For parts of my senior recital and excerpts (Ravel Piano Concerto in G and Petrushka) for a jury I used a GR 65VC, a mouthpiece designed for C trumpet, with a Stomvi Elite Eb/D. It was fantastic, intonation and sound were perfect. It was also my main C trumpet mouthpiece at the time, though it seemed to work significantly better with the Eb/D trumpet.

When I finally get ahold of a Shires 6MS8 Eb/D I plan on trying both smaller mouthpieces such as a Curry 5DE, Schilke 13C4, Stork Vacchiano 4D26B and larger mouthpieces such as GR 65VC, VBC. 5C, Bach Artisan 5C, Stork Vacchiano 4C26B to see what works best depending on style and tessitura.

I think having more options is the way to go but switching between mouthpieces with similar diameters doesn't bother me.

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