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PostPosted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:52 am    Post subject: Machine an old bach mouthpiece to make a top for AR backbore Reply with quote

Hi all,

Talking about custom mouthpieces, I saw a video of Bob Reeves Mouthpieces where they mention they can convert any mouth piece to two piece, saving either the top or the backbore and making it compatible with a top/backbore of their making.

I find the idea cool, specially since I have my old college Bach 10 1/2 EW sitting around with a beaten backbore, but would like to make it in a more open fashion such as my AR 40.

Do you folks know if it is possible to machine a bach mouthpiece to remove the current backbore, salvage the top and make the top compatible with AR backbore? would the size of the top be compatible with the medium AR backbore?


thanks for the input.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Of course, though it would be a good idea to send the AR backbore along so the Bach top can be properly matched to it. It is not likely the throats match.

As to whether or not the size of the top is compatible with the backbore (I'm assuming you are referring to cup diameter, depth, and shape), that is something you'll have to test yourself. What works for one player may not work for another.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 9:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Make sure you are not spending more than on a new mouthpiece that would also suit you. I meant to modify two Klier mouthpieces with a plastic screw rim. Would’ve cost me more than the new mp, so I just ordered a matching trumpet/flugel pair with the screw rims I wanted. ETA in about two weeks.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 9:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Understand that there are two general ways of creating a two-piece mouthpiece. Reeves separates the rim from the entire underpart (which includes both the cup and the backbore). I think this is also true for Bach though the threads are different. Done this way there are lsignificant imitations on which rims can be fit to the underpart since any misfit can be really irritating to the lips.

The other more common way is to separate the backbore from the entire top (rim and cup). A number of makers do it this way. As I understand it these parts are usually interchangeable.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 9:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

What your asking to do is quite common! Fortunately, there are several makers that can accommodate your request, almost surely AR can. What it seems you want is often referred to as the mouthpiece “top” section. Once you get that section separate and threaded, you can experiment with all sorts of backbores. Yes, throat matching is important, but will not render the bb useless if not matched with the top.

I’ve had good luck with Frost custom brass. But, he is certainly not the only one capable of helping you
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 10:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 10:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Aspeyrer wrote:
What your asking to do is quite common! Fortunately, there are several makers that can accommodate your request, almost surely AR can. What it seems you want is often referred to as the mouthpiece “top” section. Once you get that section separate and threaded, you can experiment with all sorts of backbores. Yes, throat matching is important, but will not render the bb useless if not matched with the top.

I’ve had good luck with Frost custom brass. But, he is certainly not the only one capable of helping you


From the AR Resonance website:

"While we can customize anything, we have found that almost all of our clients have had extreme success playing either our 40 or 42 throats.

"They stand for 4.00 and 4.20 millimiters, roughly #21 and #19 in american sizes."


The stock Bach throat is 27. A jump from a 27 to19 or even a 21 is a huge jump and will likely have undesirable effects on the results.

A jump from a 27 to, say, a 25 or 24 might not be so bad and allow for decent testing, but this is a jump of 6 or 8 throat sizes.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 12:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tpt_Guy wrote:
Aspeyrer wrote:
What your asking to do is quite common! Fortunately, there are several makers that can accommodate your request, almost surely AR can. What it seems you want is often referred to as the mouthpiece “top” section. Once you get that section separate and threaded, you can experiment with all sorts of backbores. Yes, throat matching is important, but will not render the bb useless if not matched with the top.

I’ve had good luck with Frost custom brass. But, he is certainly not the only one capable of helping you


From the AR Resonance website:

"While we can customize anything, we have found that almost all of our clients have had extreme success playing either our 40 or 42 throats.

"They stand for 4.00 and 4.20 millimiters, roughly #21 and #19 in american sizes."


The stock Bach throat is 27. A jump from a 27 to19 or even a 21 is a huge jump and will likely have undesirable effects on the results.

A jump from a 27 to, say, a 25 or 24 might not be so bad and allow for decent testing, but this is a jump of 6 or 8 throat sizes.



This is very true.
That being said, I actually use a wedge with an AR backbore, and the jump is from a 25 throat on my top to the 40 backbore on the AR, and it's the best mouthpiece setup I've ever played.

I did chop up a Bach NY 7 mouthpiece and thread it to take the AR backbore and that didn't work out at all, even after drilling out the throat to match.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 1:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Divitt Trumpets wrote:
This is very true.
That being said, I actually use a wedge with an AR backbore, and the jump is from a 25 throat on my top to the 40 backbore on the AR, and it's the best mouthpiece setup I've ever played.

I did chop up a Bach NY 7 mouthpiece and thread it to take the AR backbore and that didn't work out at all, even after drilling out the throat to match.


I have a friend who is able to play mismatched tops and backbores within certain limits. My own experience is mixed. For example, I for a while I played a Kanstul top with a 27 throat paired with a backbore with a 24 throat. Low E was squirrely and quite sharp. A local store matched them and that E locked right in and the rest of the horn smoothed out just a bit. Another piece I played for a while was a Laskey top with a 26 paired with a backbore with a 24 drill, and it seemed to play just fine. Mixed.

I tend to be of the opinion that pieces should match were possible, as steps can cause troubles. But then there was this guy named Zottola...and this other guy named Pilczuk...

Anyway, what is the difference in cup design between the Wedge and the NY 7?

In my own playing, I've observed that (at least for me) certain cup shapes seem better fit to certain backbores.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 11:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

On my flugelhorn I use an AR 40 top with an AR 42 backbore. I originally intended to use a different cup, but I had only the 42 backbore so I figured I'd just try it and see if it worked. It works rather well, even though the difference in size is much, much smaller that what you're talking about. I know there's a potential for issues with intonation and resistance and all, but I don't notice that on my flugel.

I also tried the other way around (42 top with 42 backbore) and that didn't work for me at all.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 20, 2021 2:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

cheiden wrote:
Understand that there are two general ways of creating a two-piece mouthpiece. Reeves separates the rim from the entire underpart (which includes both the cup and the backbore). I think this is also true for Bach though the threads are different. Done this way there are lsignificant imitations on which rims can be fit to the underpart since any misfit can be really irritating to the lips.

The other more common way is to separate the backbore from the entire top (rim and cup). A number of makers do it this way. As I understand it these parts are usually interchangeable.


I just bought a Hammond fluffy mouthpiece, and it's a rim that screws onto a cup/backbore underpart. I was wondering if they're compatible with any of the other systems. Curious if there's a chart that lists screw systems and how they're typically done...
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 20, 2021 10:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tpt_Guy wrote:


Anyway, what is the difference in cup design between the Wedge and the NY 7?

In my own playing, I've observed that (at least for me) certain cup shapes seem better fit to certain backbores.


The wedge is very different cup to the NY 7.

My wedge is on the shallow side, but I use the widest AR backbore shape (L or 10).
I do have a few deeper wedges that all work great with the AR backbore as well as a few cups I've made myself.
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HaveTrumpetWillTravel wrote:
cheiden wrote:
Understand that there are two general ways of creating a two-piece mouthpiece. Reeves separates the rim from the entire underpart (which includes both the cup and the backbore). I think this is also true for Bach though the threads are different. Done this way there are lsignificant imitations on which rims can be fit to the underpart since any misfit can be really irritating to the lips.

The other more common way is to separate the backbore from the entire top (rim and cup). A number of makers do it this way. As I understand it these parts are usually interchangeable.


I just bought a Hammond fluffy mouthpiece, and it's a rim that screws onto a cup/backbore underpart. I was wondering if they're compatible with any of the other systems. Curious if there's a chart that lists screw systems and how they're typically done...

From the photos on the website I'm seeing that Hammond does both threaded rims and threaded backbores though I'm not finding any indication if their rims use Reeves or Bach threads. I suspect you'd need to contact them to find out.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 20, 2021 3:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

cheiden wrote:
HaveTrumpetWillTravel wrote:


I just bought a Hammond fluffy mouthpiece, and it's a rim that screws onto a cup/backbore underpart. I was wondering if they're compatible with any of the other systems. Curious if there's a chart that lists screw systems and how they're typically done...


From the photos on the website I'm seeing that Hammond does both threaded rims and threaded backbores though I'm not finding any indication if their rims use Reeves or Bach threads. I suspect you'd need to contact them to find out.


I have a Hammond 1-1/2CH rim with Bach threads. I believe it was manufactured with them rather than cut from an underpart, as the threads are plated rather than raw brass.
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