My trumpet mouthpiece receiver seems to be stretched..

TrumpetKing

because I really have to push the mouthpiece solidly into the receiver to keep it from falling out! My horn is circa 1975 King Silver Flair. Is there anything short of replacement that can be done to rectify this problem?

Yamahaguy · Heavyweight Member Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 3992

You need to buy an adapter so that the shank of your mouthpiece fits snuggly into the leadpipe. Or, better yet, buy a new horn!

Don Key · Regular Member Joined: 17 Oct 2004 Posts: 60

Chaser · Veteran Member Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 441

Sounds like the receiver is worn. It can be replaced (and you can have the gap set for your mouthpiece at the same time) relatively cheaply by a qualified repairman. I recommend Charlie Melk.

Tootsall · Heavyweight Member Joined: 05 May 2002 Posts: 2952

You can also go to a Warburton modular mouthpiece system. Their shanks with the designation "B" are made to a slightly larger diameter so as to fit worn receivers and/or provide a slightly greater gap.

supportlivejazz · Heavyweight Member Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 3757

_Don Herman · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 10:14 am Post subject:

I believe Chaser has the answer. Receivers wear out and need replacing. A pretty simple, though precision, operation for a skilled repairman (person? whatever...) Of course, a new receiver may change your gap relative to the old, so be aware of that.

Of course, there's always supportlivejazz's solution. His offer is ridiculously low, of course... I'll give you $27.50, and pay shipping!

Onwards - Don
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supportlivejazz · Heavyweight Member Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 3757

I'll up the offer to three pound and a half lobsters, fresh from Narragansett Bay, shipped to your location. That's my final offer. If you don't take it... then the heck with it. Send it to Charlie Melk and have him fix it. See if I care.

Meanwhile Charlie is a terrific option and he will do fine work at a reasonable price.
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wardsd · Heavyweight Member Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Posts: 504

If you want to keep the original receiver, you may be able to have Charlie Melk ream it a little and then reset the gap. Charlie is well versed in setting the gap - call him and talk to him about it.

http://www.charliesbrassworks.com/index.php

Steve

TrumpetKing

the lobster.

I think I'll get the receiver repaired/replaced. BTW, this Silver Flair is my backup horn as the new love of my life is my new Lawler Model-T, so I don't even need to buy a new trumpet.

Thanks for the cards and letters!