Custom Mouthpiece

F&B · Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:27 pm Post subject: Custom Mouthpiece

I am curious about mouthpieces. I am looking to replace my 3C. I have a 2C, 1 1/2C, a NY 3C gold plated and a NY 10. I primarily use the 3C which is 2 years old. I’ve explored Stork, Toshi and GR. Any thoughts?

Tpt_Guy · Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:07 pm Post subject:

My first thought is:

Why are you looking to replace it?
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Dayton · Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2023 1:20 am Post subject:

A 3C is a very common size. Your best bet is to contact other trumpet mouthpiece makers, discuss what you like/don't like about your current 3C, what your playing needs are, and then get their recommendation.

You've already explored Bach, GR, Stork and Toshi. Try contacting Pickett/Blackburn, Hammond Design, Warburton, Greg Black Mouthpieces, Bob Reeves Brass Mouthpieces...and get their insights.

If you opt to keep trying on your own, Mouthpiece has a reasonable return policy, and they stock Curry, Schilke, Yamaha and others.

stuartissimo · Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2023 2:42 am Post subject:

Another thing to consider is asking some of your fellow trumpet players if they have mouthpiece you can try, maybe one of those will give you a hint as to what it is you're looking for. Another way to try mouthpieces cheaply is to buy them used on the internet, because if you don't like them, you can re-sell them for more or less the same value that you bought them for.
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Just_Another_Hack · Regular Member Joined: 27 Feb 2023 Posts: 54 Location: USA

Why are you looking to change? How long have you been playing? What's broken that you're trying to fix?
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Riojazz · Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2023 2:13 pm Post subject:

In addition to the good questions and comments already stated, what model Stork and GR did you try (and I'm not familiar with Toshi but some here will be)?

I migrated over a few decades from an older 3C to Warburton 4MC to GR 66 MS where I am now. I've played a Pickett/Blackburn 3, which is similar and really nice for classical. And I've played a Touvron from Donat, which is a great sound for church if I don't need to go above the staff.

So, what models of those brands?

And, I see you are near me. Are you at SCCC? Union?
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F&B · Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 3:55 pm Post subject:

F&B · Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 3:58 pm Post subject:

acompton · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:59 pm Post subject:

dershem · Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2023 7:16 pm Post subject:

The Marecinkiewicz "Baptist" model is similar in diameter to a 3C, but much more comfortable. I use one for my C trumpet.
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Riojazz · Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:43 pm Post subject:

F&B · Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2023 3:45 am Post subject:

I can’t tell if my response posted so I’ll give it another go. I was able to to try several of the mouthpieces that were suggested and a few others that were not through a friend who had a collection from a lifetime of searching for the perfect setup. After that experiment I settled on the ACB HH. It just seemed to fit. Comfortable and I really liked the sound. Thank you everyone for their time, advice and suggestions. I appreciate it.

F&B · Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:02 am Post subject: Custom mouthpiece

Thank you to everyone for your support and suggestions. I appreciated the feedback and openness. I was able to try several mouthpieces through a friend who has spent a lifetime in search of the perfect setup. Too many mouthpieces to even comprehend in his collection. Lol. I settled on an Austin Custom Brass HH. It just worked for me. It was a lot like my 2C but a little more open and very comfortable for me. I have a Bach 2C, they say the two are similar, I’ll let you know. Now I have some mouthpieces to sell, lol.