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Mustang New Member
Joined: 18 Oct 2011 Posts: 10
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:26 am Post subject: Stock Mouthpieces with Rounded Outer Rims |
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Hi Everyone,
I am a professional player and have found as I age, traditional mouthpieces are uncomfortable at best and often times painful. After a few years of experimentation, I found that the outer rim contour such as the Schilke No. 2 rim is a viable solution. Long story short, I had a unique one-of-a-kind combination that worked very well, but it was lost. I have tried to reproduce the original specs, but it hasn't worked very well.
The 2 rim does come standard on the Schilke 16B2, which I have been using. It does not hurt, but I am not happy with the sound.
So, here's my question: does any other mouthpiece maker offer a stock outer contour similar to the Schilke No. 2? I would very much like to experiment on stock models before going down the custom route and paying big money for a mouthpiece that may not work and cannot be returned. Thank you! |
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benlewis Heavyweight Member
Joined: 21 Jan 2004 Posts: 1007 Location: Memphis, TN
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wilder Veteran Member
Joined: 27 Jun 2020 Posts: 341 Location: NYC
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 9:54 pm Post subject: |
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Hi. Call SCHILKE and explain the situation. They will tell you what to get from a Dealer with the usual tryout period. jw |
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Ed Kennedy Heavyweight Member
Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Posts: 3187
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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Schilke produced several fine custom mouthpiece makers who learned the trade doing the custom work at Schilke. Scott Laskey is no longer with us, but Karl Hammond is alive, well, and in business. I suggest you contact him: https://www.karlhammonddesign.com/
Stork is another possibility. Give Phyllis a call: https://storkcustom.com/ |
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