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Dutch Guy Regular Member
Joined: 22 Aug 2019 Posts: 28
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Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 8:52 am Post subject: Mouthpiece boxes or large pouches |
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Hello guys,
I would like to have a good way of keeping all my mouthpieces together in one safe place. I've seen these mouthpiece display cases occasionally, but am wondering if there are any good ones for sale anywhere for a decent price?
I don't want a rack, but really a box with room for at least a dozen or so mouthpieces.
Alternatively, what are your experiences with larger mouthpiece pouches? Which ones do you recommend? Which ones are disappointing?
And finally: what would you recommend for 'delicate' mouthpieces? I have a few made out of wood (Lignum-Tech from Germany) and a Monette that I would like to carry with me as well.
But mostly, I'd like some info on where to get some boxes really |
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CJceltics33 Veteran Member
Joined: 24 Aug 2017 Posts: 475
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Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:43 am Post subject: |
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Don't have any info on boxes/racks, but you could build one. I just store mine in their original package.
In my case I have a Protec quad mouthpiece pouch that works well. I keep my Monette in there.
In the near future I plan to exclusively use Monette equipment, and then I will get a Monette designed mouthpiece case. |
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acritzer Heavyweight Member
Joined: 29 Nov 2009 Posts: 827 Location: Cincinnati, OH
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Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 1:31 pm Post subject: |
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Contact Pickett and ask if you can buy the case they sell with their educator kit. |
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chrisf3000 Veteran Member
Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Posts: 346 Location: Winnipeg, Canada
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jhatpro Heavyweight Member
Joined: 17 Mar 2002 Posts: 10204 Location: The Land Beyond O'Hare
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Dutch Guy Regular Member
Joined: 22 Aug 2019 Posts: 28
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Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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acritzer wrote: | Contact Pickett and ask if you can buy the case they sell with their educator kit. |
Yes, that is what I need! They have them listed empty on the accessories tab. The price is not that bad (70 dollars). I was in the process of ordering one, but sadly, international shipping is about the same, and importing fees and duties are around that as well, so that's almost 200 dollars to get it here....
I think I should make my own... I looked for that before, but I am having trouble finding the right keywords to search for empty boxes.
Anyone know what that foam is called? |
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JWG Veteran Member
Joined: 27 Jul 2011 Posts: 257
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Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:34 pm Post subject: |
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I suggest that you make a mouthpiece box to fit your needs.
I like having a little bit of grease on the end of the mouthpiece to protect them from getting stuck and from silver-plating loss by my trumpet's receiver, and I like the idea of having a solid structure protecting the mouthpieces.
So, I made my 4-mouthpiece carrying box from a plastic Staples Office Store index card box and then secured 4 pieces of 1/2 inch PVP pipe connected to 3/4 inch adapters on top to cradle the cup of the mouthpiece. I glued a thin strip of leather to the inside lid of the box where the lid contacts the rim of the mouthpieces.
The PVC pipe protects the mouthpiece in a nearly indestructible tube from the underside of the rim all the way to the end of the shank/backbore. My mouthpieces will likely never get damaged unless crushed by an exceptionally heavy object . . . like a steamroller. _________________ Flip Oakes Wild Thing Bb and C with 1.5 TCC, XT, C, C-O, O, & L mouthpieces
Bach 183S (undersprung valves & straight taper pipe) with 1.5 Flip Oakes XF |
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mdarnton Veteran Member
Joined: 08 Mar 2019 Posts: 122 Location: Chicago
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GordonH Heavyweight Member
Joined: 16 Nov 2002 Posts: 2893 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2019 4:44 am Post subject: |
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Buy a pistol case and put some foam in it. _________________ Bb - Scherzer 8218W, Schilke S22, Bach 43, Selmer 19A Balanced
Pic - Weril
Flugel - Courtois 154
Cornet - Geneva Heritage, Conn 28A
Mouthpieces - Monette 1-5 rims and similar.
Licensed Radio Amateur - GM4SVM |
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omelet Veteran Member
Joined: 08 Nov 2007 Posts: 245
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Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2019 5:15 am Post subject: |
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Pelican case. "Come on pelican!" |
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Turkle Heavyweight Member
Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 2450 Location: New York City
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Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2019 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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I use a tackle box for mine. I bought some small zip-lock style bags from Amazon to put the mouthpieces in so they don't get tarnished. All in it was under $30 and it's served me quite well. _________________ Yamaha 8310Z trumpet
Yamaha 8310Z flugel
Curry 3. |
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