Wedge mouthpiece

Pablopiccasso · Veteran Member Joined: 25 Jan 2014 Posts: 204

I just saw a YouTube ad for a wedge mouthpiece. A guy says he's a doctor in Canada makes them.
,
Anyone tried one?

Morogan · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:59 pm Post subject:

They've been around for quite some time. I have one and it's extremely comfortable and plays well. You can try one in plastic if you want to give it a shot without spending a lot of money. I'm very happy with mine, although I do play several different pieces depending on the situation.
_________________
My Gear

GeorgeB · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 2:59 am Post subject:

I've been using one successfully now for about 2 years. They offer a 90 day trial period where you can return it for an exchange or a refund if the mp doesn't work for you. The most comfortable mp I have ever used. The biggest thing it did for me was increase my endurance. There are all kinds of professional players testimonials on the website.

The owner is a doctor as well as a trumpet player.
_________________
GeorgeB
1960s King Super 20 Silversonic
2016 Manchester Brass Custom
1938-39 Olds Recording
1942 Buescher 400 Bb trumpet
1952 Selmer Paris 21 B
1999 Conn Vintage One B flat trumpet
2020 Getzen 490 Bb
1962 Conn Victor 5A cornet

Divitt Trumpets · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 8:31 am Post subject:

I've been using them for almost 15 years now. Totally changed playing for the better. By far the best choice I've made. I'll never go back to a normal rim.
Dr. Dave is great to work with and his trial policy is second to none.

Better range, better tone, better endurance.
_________________
www.divitt-trumpets.com
www.facebook.com/divitt.trumpets
www.instagram.com/divitttrumpets

Steve A · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 11:47 am Post subject:

I switched over to Wedge mouthpieces 8 years ago, and have never seriously considered changing. It was a strange but not unpleasant feeling at first, and everything immediately got a little bit better for me, and aside from needing to adjust to a new feeling, I didn't have any downsides.

Dkjcliff · Regular Member Joined: 12 Apr 2020 Posts: 97

Just tried the Wedge recently. Beautiful mouthpiece, expertly machined (if that is the right term) and awesome return policy. The weight and balance was very satisfying. But the shape didn’t quite work for me due to my facial structure and embouchure setup, I think. It put a little too much pressure on my upper lip. But worst case is that you’re out 12 bucks or so (cost of shipping back) if it doesn’t work for you. If you’re curious, I’d recommend giving it a try. Didn’t work for me but I’m glad I tried it.
_________________
Selmer Radial II
Yamaha YHF-635T Flugelhorn
Martin Indiana Cornet

GeorgeB · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2020 4:07 am Post subject:

John_t_nz · Regular Member Joined: 22 Aug 2020 Posts: 25

I love mine. My daughter tried all mouthpieces in my mouthpiece collection (Wedge 67, Yamaha 16E, DW4, DW3B, JP603 4B, Besson 7) and also prefer to play with Wedge, so I have just placed another order for her. However, my son find no significant benefit to the Wedge mouthpiece and instead plays the Besson 7.
_________________
Newbie

cblawrence1948 · New Member Joined: 30 Jan 2020 Posts: 6 Location: Oregon

I am recently transitioning to Wedge after spending some effort looking for comfortable mpcs with small diameters. I have been playing a Callet SC 1ss (0.582") which works well for me but I have purchased several other pre-owned mpcs in that size range to see if there is something I like better.

Long story short, the only other mouthpiece that compares well with the Callet is a Wedge 59S top which I have now been playing for a month. The Wedge top is comfortable and generates a rich sound - improvements in endurance and range are TBD. I decided to transition to using Wedge tops exclusively and have since ordered a deeper trumpet top and a cornet top. The bad news for me is that 59 size tops are custom orders and not subject to the return policy.

doromo · New Member Joined: 18 Jul 2008 Posts: 5

Just take care to insert the mouthpiece correctly (for its Wedge orientation) into your receiver and leave it there.

This occurred a few years back. I first put the mouthpiece in according to the directions and played it. Didn't like it at all; then rotated it an eighth turn or so and tested again. Didn't like it. Repeated this maybe a dozen turns or so and finally liked it. I looked at the directions and realized that my set-up was upside down. Thought I was doing something wrong. I stupidly tried the mouthpiece a few more days this way; with the same result.

I returned it and was charged a huge amount (don't remember the amount but it was more than the cost of a Bach mouthpiece.) for damage to the shank.

My advice to you: if you don't like it the first time; return it immediately!

walldaja · Regular Member Joined: 23 Aug 2010 Posts: 71

I've used a Wedge exclusively on trumpet since 2008. It's worth giving it a try. I'd recommend contacting Dave and getting his recommendations for a piece. His refund policy speaks for the success of his mouthpieces--no one else matches it.
_________________
Dave

Sonare TRC-800, Dennis Wick 1.5C
Blessing Standard, Denis Wick 1.5C
Accent TR959 CDB C tpt Stork XM2 Studio Mstr
Jupiter 846S Flug Schilke 18F
Shires Q30GR T-bone 5 / 4 CL
Yamaha YBL-421G T-bone 2 CL
Jean Baptist Euphonium Stork 4

GeorgeB · Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2020 3:56 am Post subject:

Hi, Dave, even though I've been using my Wedge for 2 years, I still have times when I don't align the dot in the correct orientation, and even if it is just off a smidgen, it can affect my rather touchy 84 year old chops. Any tips on how to get it right every time ?
George
_________________
GeorgeB
1960s King Super 20 Silversonic
2016 Manchester Brass Custom
1938-39 Olds Recording
1942 Buescher 400 Bb trumpet
1952 Selmer Paris 21 B
1999 Conn Vintage One B flat trumpet
2020 Getzen 490 Bb
1962 Conn Victor 5A cornet

Oncewasaplayer · Heavyweight Member Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 974

I don't understand how the Wedge oval should go on your chops. Do you place the longer axis of the oval in a horizontal position or in vertical orientation? thax
_________________
Getzen 800DLX cornet
Selmer Sigma trumpet

Divitt Trumpets · Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2020 7:57 am Post subject:

GeorgeB · Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2020 8:48 am Post subject:

Yeah, there's a dot on the top and bottom. Most don't have any problems lining things up but with my embouchure, maybe because of my age, the dot has to be dead center on my chops. Just a little to the left or right can foul up my tone. That's why I was asking walldaja if he had any tips on getting it right every time I play.
_________________
GeorgeB
1960s King Super 20 Silversonic
2016 Manchester Brass Custom
1938-39 Olds Recording
1942 Buescher 400 Bb trumpet
1952 Selmer Paris 21 B
1999 Conn Vintage One B flat trumpet
2020 Getzen 490 Bb
1962 Conn Victor 5A cornet