Any trombone doublers? Mouthpiece question

Robert P · Heavyweight Member Joined: 28 Feb 2013 Posts: 2610

What are some trombone mouthpieces that are representative of the spectrum - i.e. like the 1C, 7C, etc. of the trombone?

Thanks!
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Richard III · Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2024 3:51 pm Post subject:

I either use a King 12C or a Stork T2. The former for inside playing and the latter for more volume when playing outside.

The Stork also is better for articulation in the upper range. I have the Stork T1, T2 and T3. Lots to play with there.

The King is just plain easy to play. Both trombone and euphonium take a lot more air than trumpet/cornet and the King makes the transition easier.
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kehaulani · Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2024 3:56 pm Post subject:

Robert, if I can speculate why you're asking, I would jump ahead and say that you have to pick a particular instrument's mouthpiece on its own merits and not try to match it up with what one thinks is comparable from trumpet.

caviat: I played trombone in a Lab Band at North Texas and then somewhat off-and-on later. My biggest safari was trying to match up the characteristics of various sax mouthpieces to my trumpet mouthpiece and finally gave up. Pick a good, workable sax mouthpiece and go from there.
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Fubeca · Regular Member Joined: 30 Apr 2019 Posts: 21

Beginning band teacher here. The Bach 6 1/2 AL is a common mouthpiece that comes with student trombones. I've only had one kid struggle and need a smaller 12C.

Make sure you watch out for large vs small shank mouthpieces. Know which type will fit your trombone.
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etc-etc · Heavyweight Member Joined: 19 Jan 2008 Posts: 6200

I find that it depends on the rim, cup, throat and backbore shape, in that order.

For example, Wick Heritage cornet and trombone mouthpieces rims are similarly shaped (I have not tried WH for trumpet but it appears to be similar, too).

If you like a big cup and thundering sound, WH can be a good choice.

nieuwguyski · Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2024 10:35 pm Post subject:

As a trombone doubler (who started on trombone and played it as my primary instrument for 20 years), I'm not sure this is a constructive question.

Where are you in your doubling journey?
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Robert P · Heavyweight Member Joined: 28 Feb 2013 Posts: 2610

giakara · Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 6:41 am Post subject:

Very popular is Schilke 40B and Parduba 3☆ but for sure you must try before you buy...

Regards
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