Wedge mouthpieces

GRuser · New Member Joined: 06 May 2013 Posts: 9

I ordered and received a Wedge (Harrison) 66MDV. It feels pretty good and does help with both range and endurance. I could immediately tell that my sound was going to suffer a little when playing it compared to my Schilke M1D. Anyone else have experience with Wedge and thoughts about finding the sweet spot where sound is not severely sacrificed for greater endurance and range? Rim size, cup size and shape, etc.?
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GeorgeB · Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 3:41 am Post subject:

I play a 65MD and my experience is just the opposite. I love the cup and how much fuller, warmer and sweeter it has made my tone. I can't say it improved my range, but flexibility is better and my endurance has increased by at least 30 minutes. I had been playing a Bach 5 series of mps but 3 lip injuries from over-playing last year led me to the Wedge. No injuries now.
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walldaja · Regular Member Joined: 23 Aug 2010 Posts: 71

How big a difference is your Wedge from your previous mpc?

I presume you have properly aligned the mpc with the high points of the rim at the 0 and 180 degree points (assuming 0 is the top of your horn). I find a little misalignment is no big deal; but, if it is off pretty far the sound suffers. Make sure you only apply enough pressure to prevent air from escaping from between your lips and the mpc and work on soft long tones slowly building in intensity. If that doesn't do the trick contact Dr Dave and ask his recommendations.

I changed from a Stork 2B to an early Wedge 1.25 eleven years ago and love them. I don't use them on my trombones or euphonium though I tried.

Best wishes.
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Trompette111 · Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 1:02 am Post subject:

Can you play wedge and normal mouthpieces at the same time? I mean like swap between, not play at exact same time!

GeorgeB · Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 6:51 am Post subject:

GRuser · New Member Joined: 06 May 2013 Posts: 9

I have played a number of mouthpieces over the years. Most recently I have been playing a Schilke M1D, big mouthpiece but surprisingly I got around on it pretty well and the sound is magnificent. I bought the 66MDV Wedge after talking with Dr. Dave at Harrison. I noticed that the sound was not nearly as 'rich' as with the M1D. It did extend my range and endurance quite a bit. I talked to Dr. Dave again and he is shipping me a 67MDV. He thinks that I went a little too small. We'll see what happens. I was at the Schilke facility in Melrose Park a week ago looking at C trumpets. I tried a M3* mouthpiece and got the range and endurance I was looking for without sacrificing much sound. I will compare that with the new Wedge which will arrive in a few weeks. Chances are that I will be returning both of the Wedge mouthpieces but I'm going to at least give the 67MDV a good tryout.

Always on the lookout for the perfect match of horn, mouthpiece and me.

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P.S. I can switch pretty easily between Wedge and the Schilke mouthpieces.
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Trompette111 · Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 4:02 pm Post subject:

This is so interesting! Are there any wedge shops situated in Germany?