Vincent Bach trumpet mouthpiece, Model: 1 1/2 C Plastic? Rim

UKtrumpetman

Hi - it's been a while
I've been given one of these and quite like it. Does anyone know a bit more about them? They are listed in a VB brochure but they are not available in the UK. The marking of C 11/2c on the shank has me confused - what does the first C mean

All the best
[img]https://imgur.com/Dmi5hok[/img]

Mike Prestage · Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:36 am Post subject:

The C could mean that the rim is the same shape as the usual 1 1/2C (rather than 1 1/2B). The markings look unusual though - does it have Vincent Bach stamped on it?

Mike

zaferis · Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 7:41 am Post subject:

Sounds like someones plastic "copy" of a Bach 1 1/2 C .. hard to tell without a picture..

General interpretation - the "1 1/2" describes the interior diameter of the rim and the "C" is the cup shape/depth.
Faxx, Mutec, Kelly, and other make plastic mouthpieces
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UKtrumpetman · Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 8:09 am Post subject:

[quote="Mike Prestage"]The C could mean that the rim is the same shape as the usual 1 1/2C (rather than 1 1/2B). The markings look unusual though - does it have Vincent Bach stamped on it?

Mike[/quote]

Hi Mike - yes VB stamp on the other side and boxed.
Cheers

UKtrumpetman · Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 8:11 am Post subject:

[quote="zaferis"]Sounds like someones plastic "copy" of a Bach 1 1/2 C .. hard to tell without a picture..

General interpretation - the "1 1/2" describes the interior diameter of the rim and the "C" is the cup shape/depth.
Faxx, Mutec, Kelly, and other make plastic mouthpieces[/quote]
There is a picture - see first post, but here it is again https://imgur.com/Dmi5hok

Not a cheap copy see reply to mike above

Cheers

Irving · Heavyweight Member Joined: 11 Feb 2003 Posts: 1886

Looks like normal Bach markings to me. The two C's seem redundant. No markings on the rim?

zaferis · Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 10:08 am Post subject:

Doesn't look like a Bach to me.. someone's version of a MegaTone mouthpiece cut for a screw on rim, with a delrin (plastic) rim.

Sound good? Feel Good? Do you like it? If so use it. If not put in a box and find something else.

Personally, I'm skeptical - my impression is that it's a knock-off and I'd question the specs. "Nice looking mouthpiece-like object"
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Mike Prestage · Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 10:29 am Post subject:

UKtrumpetman · Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 11:31 am Post subject:

I wish I had never reset my password - such negative and "holier than though" responses.

I asked "Does anyone know a bit more about them?" - yet the armchair internet police are activated and off we go.

I have just discovered they are listed here https://www.bachbrass.com/application/files/4614/8521/7763/AV2BA901_Original_1889_web.pdf Page 31

Stuff it, stuff your negativity - no more of this for me - I will contact the UK VB dealer whoose name is on the VB box and find out myself

You will not be hearing from me again

Irving · Heavyweight Member Joined: 11 Feb 2003 Posts: 1886

UK, don't sweat it. It is a Bach. I've seen similar markings on screw rim bottoms. Yours is a standard megatone, with a delrin rim. The rim might not be stamped because plastic isn't conducive to stamping. The megatone has a slightly larger hole than normal. In the US, we give the drill bits numbers, so the megatone has a 26 sized opening. Normally, Bach uses a 27 size. If you want, you can look up the sizes on google. The 27 bit= 3.65 mm, more or less. Bach doesn't make solide delrin mouthpieces, so if somebody wants a delrin rim, they need to order a screw rim. Good luck with it!

Mike Prestage · Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 12:56 pm Post subject:

zaferis · Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:32 pm Post subject:

Crazy Finn · Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 10:48 am Post subject: