CKB 1 1/2

San Antonio Horn · Posted: Sun May 14, 2023 8:47 am Post subject: CKB 1 1/2

I have been playing the CKB 1 1/2 for a little while almost exclusively and really really like it. I have no idea what mouthpiece it compares to size wise but my other favorite is a 6C. The CKB has a lot more zip and flexibility that I wish the 6C had but love the 6C sound wise.
Question:
1. Can anyone provide specs on the CKB?
2. Can someone make this mouthpiece and keep the qualities I like (flexibility, zip, efficiency, range etc) with a little more sound?

Thanks!

plankowner110 · Heavyweight Member Joined: 12 Jun 2003 Posts: 3621

As I recall, the CKB mouthpieces were standard equipment with the pro and intermediate trumpets manufactured by United Musical Instruments (later absorbed into Conn-Selmer Inc.) The initials stood for Conn King Benge and came in sizes 1 1/2C, 3C, 5C, and 7C. The unique outer styling was a blend of vintage Conn and King trumpet mouthpieces, and the cups and rims were from UMI's Benge line of mouthpieces (which were patterned after Bachs.)
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huntman10 · Posted: Sun May 14, 2023 12:23 pm Post subject:

I have several CKB cornet pieces in that size range. They do get to od tone and intonation, but the inner rim clogs my horn with blood and shaved off mustache hairs.

Only slight exaggeration here!

TYPO They get GOOD tone.... But I still find the bite quite sharp.
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chef8489 · Posted: Sun May 14, 2023 5:27 pm Post subject: Re: CKB 1 1/2

San Antonio Horn · Posted: Sun May 14, 2023 6:13 pm Post subject:

Strange. Doesn’t feel like a Bach 1.5C feels like a 7D with a little wider rim maybe

Andy Cooper · Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 8:37 am Post subject:

You could contact the maker - Kelly Mouthpieces. For a price, maybe they would make you another. (Yes - they make metal mpcs too.)

https://www.kellymouthpieces.com/ckb/index.asp

San Antonio Horn · Posted: Tue May 16, 2023 4:29 pm Post subject: CKB 1 1/2

Seriously considering just having a copy of my CKB 1 1/2 made just 2-3% deeper. Is there anyone who could provide a similar weight blank?

chef8489 · Posted: Tue May 16, 2023 4:38 pm Post subject: Re: CKB 1 1/2