Asymmetric

brassmaster · Regular Member Joined: 21 Oct 2011 Posts: 11

Are the Asymmetric mouthpieces a gimmick or are they viable?

HERMOKIWI · Heavyweight Member Joined: 24 Dec 2008 Posts: 2599

They are not a gimmick but they are not a good choice as a primary mouthpiece for most players because the design (blocking much of the lower lip) tends to compromise the quality of the mid and low registers, although some players have had success with this design. There can be some peculiar control issues with this design. Much depends on your particular physiology/embouchure style. I've used this mouthpiece to demonstrate vertical placement to some students. The design could help some people produce an easier upper register but should not be expected to increase range.
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brassmaster · Regular Member Joined: 21 Oct 2011 Posts: 11

makes perfect sense. thanks!

ProAm · Heavyweight Member Joined: 05 Feb 2008 Posts: 954

I have found that you pretty much have to be a 1/3, 2/3's player to use these because the design removes the lower part of the cup.

So I find them to be pieces for only a certain group of players.

md-jones · Veteran Member Joined: 22 Oct 2005 Posts: 298

I have tried these mouhpieces, and here is my take on them.
If you put the mouthpiece to your chops just like any other mouthpiece, then your bottom lip will be right on the rim, and you won't be able to play.
If you put the mouthpiece to your chops and then move it down so you are playing in the center of the cup, they work just fine. It will seem like you are playing at the top of the mouthpiece. It actually is quite comfortable, it only takes A few minutes to get the feel. I did find that playing high was a bit easier, and that bottom rim makes a great "cushion".
All this is on their website too.[/i]

trumpetdude590 · New Member Joined: 20 Nov 2011 Posts: 5

If works it works. If it does not it does not. I would not recommend it.

Ed Hernandez · Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 7:02 am Post subject:

You may want to search previous threads on "asymetric" dated Nov., 2009 for more info. and feedback. I bought the lead piece, watched Nick's u-tube clips on it, tried it for a couple of weeks and could not make it work for me. Did not like my tone on it and my embochure suffered for it.
It's now in my MP dresser drawer along with a few others that didn't work either.
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Ed Lee · Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 7:11 am Post subject:

jscahoy · Veteran Member Joined: 07 Mar 2007 Posts: 416

I use the Asymmetric 3C, and for me it's unbeatable for endurance. But it is harder to control than a standard mouthpiece. You need a good set, with less margin for error. The tone quality is just okay. Not something I would use for soloing in front of an orchestra (should such a thing ever happen!)

If you're taking lessons from anyone, most likely you wouldn't be using it for long. My old teacher would have grabbed it and tossed it in the trash.

SpecialK · New Member Joined: 11 Dec 2011 Posts: 7

Man my friend used one of these in High school, just couldnt wrap my head around it. Might work for some cats but not me haha.

garrett901 · Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:12 am Post subject:

Tried it. Traded it.

It was comfortable, it did not extend or make my range better, did not like the tone it produced.

Is it worth a try? Sure, it might just be your magic MP. You'll never know unless you try.
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