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CalicchioMan Veteran Member
Joined: 31 May 2004 Posts: 336 Location: Florida
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Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 3:31 pm Post subject: Wedge Mouthpieces |
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Love mine...Comments?
Best,
Scott
scottwiltfang@gmail.com _________________ Yamaha 8310ZII
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GeorgeB Heavyweight Member
Joined: 20 Apr 2016 Posts: 1063 Location: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
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Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:11 am Post subject: |
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I used a Wedge 65MD for about 2 years. Great and comfortable, but lining up the proper orientation became a hassle for my 83/84 year old chops while playing in the band so I eventually made a change to a conventional round mp. _________________ GeorgeB
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zaferis Heavyweight Member
Joined: 03 Nov 2011 Posts: 2310 Location: Beavercreek, OH
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Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:51 am Post subject: |
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Outside of the added orientation element, I didn't love the tone when I tried them. So, it didn't seem like a trial to continue with.
Anecdotally, I played a quintet gig recently where the second trumpeter was using a Wedge mouthpiece. He did sound great. Said he had switched to help work on a chop issue. At the end of the gig while chatting, he pulled out his Bach 1.5C and played a couple notes - I liked his sound on that better.
We're all different. Some players love them, some don't.
It all comes down to tone, articulation, pitch, accuracy, and endurance. Does it work for you? Is it the best choice for you? _________________ Freelance Performer/Educator
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Robert P Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:54 am Post subject: |
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Tried a Chuck Findley model, doesn't work for me. Tried both orientations. _________________ Getzen Eterna Severinsen
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Robert P Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:28 pm Post subject: Re: Wedge Mouthpieces |
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Did you like it immediately? _________________ Getzen Eterna Severinsen
King Silver Flair
Besson 1000
Bundy
Chinese C
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GeorgeB Heavyweight Member
Joined: 20 Apr 2016 Posts: 1063 Location: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 5:17 am Post subject: |
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One of the good things for me was that I could use a Wedge and go back and forth between it and a conventional mouthpiece without disturbing the embouchure. I no longer use the Wedge regularly, but I do use it every once in awhile because I love the tone it gives me.
In my case, Robert, I loved it the minute I first put it to my chops. Unfortunately, for my old chops, dead center placement of the dot is absolutely essential. If I was off just a tad one way or the other, everything would fall apart. I'm sure I wouldn't have this problem if I was younger. _________________ GeorgeB
1960s King Super 20 Silversonic
2016 Manchester Brass Custom
1938-39 Olds Recording
1942 Buescher 400 Bb trumpet
1952 Selmer Paris 21 B
1999 Conn Vintage One B flat trumpet
2020 Getzen 490 Bb
1962 Conn Victor 5A cornet |
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