Stork Vacchiano

[sleehrat]

I’m currently playing a Bach 1 1/4c and looking to try a narrower rim for flexibility. These seem like a step in the right direction. Your experiences, insights are much appreciated!
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[Crazy Finn]

Hmmm... to me the rim shape is equally, if not more related to flexibility than rim width.
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[loweredsixth]

The 1-1/4C is pretty rounded, and not wide by any means. I can’t imagine you’re going to gain any appreciable flexibility going with another rim. But Storks aren’t really all that expensive, so you might as well give them a shot.
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[walldaja]

You may want to look at Stork's Studio Masters as well. Used the Vac 1.5B for some time and recently tried an XM series. I tried an XM 2 and an XM 4. The 2 is the same size as the Vac 1.5B but about 1/4" shorter. Did all the Vac did but easier. Sent the XM 4 back. Mouthpiece Express let's you try for 15 days.
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Dave

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Yamaha YBL-421G T-bone 2 CL
Jean Baptist Euphonium Stork 4

[DOEL]

A Stork Vacchiano is an excellent choice. The rims vary but the Vacchiano 4/Studio Master 6 rim I use has a relatively sharp bite and medium-wide rim that slopes outward and it's perfect for me.

Seriously, for classical style playing, the Vacchiano line has an unbeatable sound. The richness of a Bach with the ability of a GR.
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23 Eb/D Thomann ETR-3300S silver - Stork 4D+25C

[Bethmike]

I have a Stork Vacchiano on a Bach 37 with a Melk MTV525 leadpipe. Produces a wonderful sound! Even with me playing.
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[Pete]

Call the Storks and talk to them. They are good people and will steer you in the right direction. Usually, they will mail out a few mouthpieces for you to try and send back once you are done choosing.

Pete

[GO108]

I definitely recommend calling the Storks and speaking with Phyllis about any mouthpiece or playing issues you might experience. For someone who can keep an open mind I feel there is a great deal to learn and benefit from when considering her ideas of how physical characteristics can inform your choice of mouthpiece(s).
Personally, I benefited a great deal from Phyllis' insight and equipment recommendations to me. Some folks may not need this type of assistance but for those who are not already playing a setup that fits their physical makeup to some degree, her knowledge could make all the difference in the world. There is no substitute for proper playing/embouchure technique however in my personal experience, sometimes playing a mouthpiece that is appropriate for you can help you create your own solid embouchure.
I comfortably play a Stork 1.5 diameter rim (17.75 ID) which is very large however the resistance is balanced with a shallower cup, tight throat and tighter backbore. Most players would not thrive on such a setup but for me, everything began to come together when I settled on this style mouthpiece. The rim allowed my chops to relax and it was the first time I tried a large ID mouthpiece that was not open everywhere - just open in the ID.
If you are struggling, perhaps this knowledge could be a piece of your puzzle.