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stef Veteran Member
Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Posts: 276 Location: Switzerland, geneva
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Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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HI, who knoes the diameter of a LMPG mouthpiece, can compare to?
Also if you have other details. |
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pfrank Heavyweight Member
Joined: 21 Feb 2002 Posts: 3523 Location: Boston MA
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Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 12:14 pm Post subject: |
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Ahh, there was just one on e-bay yesterday and I asked the seller the same question. The answer was: about a Bach 2, so it's bigger than I expected. |
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_Don Herman 'Chicago School' Forum Moderator
Joined: 11 Nov 2001 Posts: 3344 Location: Monument, CO, USA
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Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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I don't have a Bach 2 so can't comment, but I've had an LMP for a while now. It's big, that's for sure -- mine feels bigger than my Bach 1B, though the rims are so different that it's hard to say for sure (obviously I haven't measured them). It has an interesting cup design, sort of a double cup with a shallow upper part tapering into a fairly deep V. I believe it's a bigger throat, too. I'll have to pull it out at home and double check. It does not feel "conventional", at least to me, so it's something you'll have to decide if you like or not. I got mine from Leon with some comments that were helpful -- again, have to dig them up. If I remember, it's sort of a big mpc that you play more like a smaller one, meaning it's pretty efficient and thus may take some getting used to, at least for somebody like me using a Bach 1B, Schilke 14, and FO 3 (deeper mpcs) most of the time. I have a hard time playing it, but honestly haven't given enough play time yet (and getting bashed a few weeks ago with a baseball hasn't helped!)
The sound is very nice, imo, and is one of the few mouthpieces (only one I have) that I'd describe as "versatile" due to the range of sounds (dark to laser) you can get on it. I attribute this to the cup design.
I (and others) have also discussed it here on TH before, so a search might help find more data.
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Rick Heavyweight Member
Joined: 10 Feb 2002 Posts: 535 Location: Central Pennsylvania
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Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 7:03 am Post subject: |
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Try the Jet-Tone Merian mouthpiece page at the following URL:
http://www.jet-tone.com/merian.htm
Couple years ago I was playing the J-T Merian line and thought they were great. Finally I decided to downsize and sold all four. The Merian Personal was miles too big for me (even than) so I never tried it. On the other hand, if it's anything like the standard Merian line, it's probably a good-to-excellent piece.
If you're still not sure, contact Mr. Merian directly via email. He's a really great guy, an attentive teacher, and he'll answer all your questions!! I originally found his email address after doing a search on http://www.google.com
Good luck --<Rick |
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MUSICandCHARACTER Veteran Member
Joined: 28 Jan 2004 Posts: 267 Location: Indiana, USA
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Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 1:20 pm Post subject: |
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The Merian line is .640 to .660 ID.
That makes them in the 2C to 3C range (generally). But ID is only one measure and is a rough gauge at best. Most people are surprised at how little difference there is between and 3C and a 5C. But it is definitely smaller than the 1 to 1/2 C range. I think considering them about a 2C is pretty close. The LMPG is on the bigger side (.660) and is probably right in between a 1 1/2C and 2C. With a V cup, it may even feel a bit bigger
Jim
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[ This Message was edited by: MUSICandCHARACTER on 2004-06-04 16:24 ] |
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