Curry 3C and Curry 3C.

[Blueblue]

Hello all,

I play for fun and still a beginner, my main MP is a Bach 7C that
came with my Trumpet.

Would a Curry 3C or the 3C.
be good to start, to try next?


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[zaferis]

You should not worry about the mouthpiece. If you are a beginner, spend your money on a teacher.. I'd suggest a well versed teacher. one of the things that a good teacher will do is to determine if your equipment is adequate and appropriate for you.

There is nothing wrong with a 7C, and your chops are too imature to be messing around with swithcing mouthpieces.
Save your money and spend time in the shed.
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[ayryq]

I agree with zeferis, but if you're picking between those two, the "old" 3C is only custom-order now ($150) and the 3C. (dot) is widely available. I think there's one in the marketplace now for ~$40.
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[JayKosta]

If your current mpc is causing actual problems because of:

1) lip pain or injury due to its not 'fitting' your teeth structure.
2) it feels much too large or small on your lips.
3) you cannot find a typical (centered on your lips) position that works.
4) it feels like your lip movement is being restricted on the INSIDE of the mpc.

Then a different size/shape mpc might be needed.
If any of the above (or similar) situations are happening to you, then please give a detailed description of your concerns.

In general, a 'decent player' with about 1-2 years experience can use just about any reasonably sized mpc - the difference between it and their regular mpc only becoming noticeable in their upper (and maybe lower) range, and endurance after playing a while. The sound quality might be different than their regular mpc, but is still acceptable.

Jay
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[Blueblue]

Thank you but not realy all those things,

it is more that I have seen a lot of good reviews on TrumpetHerald
about the Curry 3C Dot

so I thought a Curry 7C. or 3C.
might be a approvement about the 7C Bach
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[Turkle]

Curry mouthpieces are cheap and great. I love mine.

Since, as ayryq helpfully pointed out, there's a Curry 3C. used for only $40 in the marketplace, why not try it out? You can always sell it again if you don't like it!
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[ayryq]

I think a Curry has a great advantage for any player, even a beginner: it's a known, consistent quantity. Who knows how big that Bach 7C is? If you get a curry 7 or 3 or whatever, you'll have a baseline in the future so you can get e.g. a smaller cup with the same rim or a heavier blank with the same feel.

I had a 90's Bach 3C, but I've replaced it with a Curry 3C., and I now have a 3BC. for my C trumpet and a 3FL. for my flugelhorn and a 3*. for keeping up with the screamer in my big band. I'm still playing a 7E on the picc but I'm thinking about changing that one too.
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[John Mohan]

3C.

It's rim is wider and for most players, more comfortable than the rim on the Bach 7C. The 3C.'s cup is a little shallower than the 7C's cup so it helps create a brighter sound and the higher notes are a little easier on it.

Mark's original 3C is larger in diameter and most players who play Bach 3C mouthpieces thought it was too big, and that is why he created the more popular, slightly smaller 3C. mouthpiece. The cup diameter of the 3C. is very close to that of your 7C (maybe bigger or maybe smaller depending on your particular 7C - the Bach mouthpieces are all that consistent in size).

Best wishes,

John Mohan
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[blbaumgarn]

I want to agree with the person that said if you are fairly new get lessons and in your playing for a good (good) instructor they will be able to tell you and guide your choice of mpcs. I played on a 7c until like senior year of h.s. and then my teacher who asked another teacher recommended a Bach 1c. I played that for literally years. I was in my late 20s. Started playing with a city band and their director was an excellent trumpeter and teacher. We used to meet and play together. He recommended jet tone and a Bach 103/4 EW to shoot for higher range, easily, but had me stay with the mainstay 1c. He did this after we played 8-10 sessions playing duets and stuff. There is plenty of time to get involved with the mouthpiece game. As far as Curry goes. There are several people who contribute here that from just reading I trust their opinion implicitly. They all vouch for Curry. I am going to get two Currys for myself in my aging comeback both 5s with varying cup depths. I figure at 69 I have earned the right to tinker a little bit. I have always trusted the opinion of my teachers, though, greatly. Good Luck and most of all have fun playing
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