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trumpet-matz Veteran Member
Joined: 22 Jan 2007 Posts: 105
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 2:35 pm Post subject: Reeves rim question |
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Hi everybody,
I have a question regarding Reeves rims. I am playing a Bach 3C for most of my work and I would like to switch to a Reeves mouthpiece S69 cup for commercial and show work and also for Big Band. I tried a 42 rim first, but it felt too small. Then I tried their 3C rim of the Classical series. I found this rim very different from a Bach 3C rim, although it is the same size. Would you think that a Reeves 43N rim would be closer to a Bach 3C rim regarding shape and feel? Thanks for your advices! |
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Gregory Gilmore Veteran Member
Joined: 20 Oct 2005 Posts: 128
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 2:48 pm Post subject: Reeves rim question... |
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I highly recommend the Reeves Jerry Hey piece based on what you will be using it for...it's a 3C rim on a deepened shallow cup with a 28 drill. I've used them for years and I think they're just great... |
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JonathanM Heavyweight Member
Joined: 25 Aug 2007 Posts: 2013 Location: Charleston, SC
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 9:29 pm Post subject: |
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You might try emailing (or calling) John Snell at Bob Reeves. He's a pleasure to deal with and very knowledgeable as well. I'm sure he'd be able to tell you the best match that most people feel works for those coming off a Bach 3C.
Good luck! Reeves pieces can be a great tool for a lead/commercial sound.
john@bobreeves.com _________________ Jonathan Milam
Trumpets: 18043B, 18037 SterlingSilver+, 18043*, Benge 4x, Olds: '34 Symphony, '47 Super, '52 Recording
Flugle: Strad 182
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Troy Sargent Veteran Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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Why not get an extra Bach 3C and have Reeves cut the rim off for use with their underpart? That way you have the same rim that you know you like on both mouthpieces and you don’t have to worry about trying to match it _________________ www.tsargentmusic.com |
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homebilly Heavyweight Member
Joined: 24 Dec 2010 Posts: 2193 Location: Venice, CA & Paris, France
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Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 1:48 am Post subject: |
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i had a rim cut off a few months ago at Reeve's and it was very fairly priced to have it done
they did it while i waited and replated the threaded underpart
i was extremely happy _________________ ron meza (deadbeat jazz musician) & (TH 5 post ghost neighborhood watch ringleader)
waiting for Fed-Ex to deliver a $50 trumpet to my door. shipping was prepaid by seller of course!
http://ronmeza.com
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giakara Heavyweight Member
Joined: 13 Jul 2003 Posts: 3826 Location: Greece
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Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2021 1:03 am Post subject: |
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43N rim is very close to the feel of Bach 3C but not the same , if you really like the 3C find one cheap and send it to shop to cut it , as for the underpart the 43S/69 is a real tool for commercial work.
Regards _________________ Lawler TL5-1A Bb 2015
Lawler TL6-1A Bb 2004
Lawler TL5-1A Bb 2003
Getzen eterna 910 C
Getzen eterna 850 cornet
Selmer Paris 3 valve picc
Yamaha 731 flugel
Carol mini pocket
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dershem Heavyweight Member
Joined: 14 Jun 2007 Posts: 1885 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2021 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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I recently went to a thing at The Horn Trader where Reeves had sent down all of their mouthpieces and a couple of techs. They have a ridiculous variety of rims and bodies, and you can match just about anything there. I grabbed a 42269 that is close enough to my custom 'piece that it is usable, and it took MONTHS to get that custom piece set up. _________________ BKA! Mic Gillette was my mentor and friend.
Marcinkiewicz Mic G. trumpet, Custom Marcinkiewicz mpc. (Among others)
Marcinkiewicz Rembrandt flugel, Benge 8Z cornet, King 2B, Bach 36, Benge 190, Getzen 3062... many more. All Marc. mouthpieces. |
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TMT Regular Member
Joined: 01 Oct 2005 Posts: 73
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Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 9:45 am Post subject: |
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What vintage is your preferred 3C rim (what does the stamping say)? Start there to find a comparison! |
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Bigelow-Kid Regular Member
Joined: 31 Jan 2008 Posts: 45
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Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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Gary,
It's deepened shallow cup. In between medium and shallow. |
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adagiotrumpet Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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If you can find another 3C that feels close enough to the one you are playing, great. As suggested, have the rim cut off and threaded onto a Reeves backbore. When I was using a Reeves mouthpiece for commercial work and a Bach 1C for classical, I had Reeves copy my actual 1C rim and thread it onto one of their backbores, an S692s. The rims were virtually identical and the two pieces covered all the bases. |
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