Type IV mpc. selection

Trumpetlover · Regular Member Joined: 25 Feb 2003 Posts: 29

I am a type IV and was wondering if anyone has some good advice about some mouthpieces that would be good to try for my embouchure type? For both classical and jazz playing. I was told to try to get a flat-rimmed mouthpiece, who are some brands and sizes?

trpt-master · Veteran Member Joined: 02 Apr 2003 Posts: 352

type IV huh? mmmm hm. I would say if you were a type 4 and want to do both classical and jazz the best piece would be the Bach 3C. Are you sure about the Type IV?

In Peace,

TM

bgibson · Veteran Member Joined: 04 Sep 2002 Posts: 211

Scott Holbert is a type IV and manufactures mouthpieces.
I would suggest that you contact him.
WEG

Wilktone · Posted: Thu May 08, 2003 2:38 pm Post subject:

I can verify that "Trumpet Lover" is a Type IV. He is one of my students.

Dave

Wilktone · Posted: Thu May 08, 2003 2:45 pm Post subject:

I can verify that "Trumpet Lover" is a Type IV. He is one of my students.

Dave

bgibson · Veteran Member Joined: 04 Sep 2002 Posts: 211

Dave;
Then he should definitly contact Scotty for mouthpiece advice.
WEG

trptczar · Veteran Member Joined: 09 Mar 2003 Posts: 102

Type IV huh?

I have no idea what a type IV is but I would have to say that I am a type II definitely.

I play an Al Hirt jet-tone for EVERYTHING. If you want the sound that really soars go with what works.

tc

BobList · Posted: Fri May 09, 2003 2:44 am Post subject:

You should hook up with Scotty Holbert....I play his pieces exclusively...his phone # is: 410-551-3244, or e-mail : Scott@Holbrass.com..... his website is http://www.Holbrass.com
Bob List

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BobList · Posted: Fri May 09, 2003 2:49 am Post subject:

Czar...which Al Hirt Jet-tone?....I had an old style A.H. D rim....loved it...had a standard throat, too.. Bob List, Baltimore

trickg · Posted: Fri May 09, 2003 4:33 am Post subject:

I second BobList on that. The best way to have Scott help you with a mouthpiece is to actually go to his studio and have him work with you to check your type, watch how you play, and then based on that, he'll work with you to find what works. Fortunately for me, I only live about a 10 minute drive from him.

It would be well worth the time though if you live close enough to make it a day trip.
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scream · Posted: Mon May 12, 2003 11:52 am Post subject:

Hey Trumpetlover,

I would no more tell you to play a Bach 3C anymore than I would tell you to play what I play. The flat rim for upstreamers is a must (I had to be reminded by Chris about that). What flat rim mouthpiece depends on what YOU need it to do (and I don't think a Bach 3C has a flat rim).

If you can get someone who can get a feel for what you need and you can afford it, go to somone like Scott Holbert. In fact he is going make something for me. But wherever you go, make sure it's someone who knows what you want to do and understands the needs of an upstream player. Keep asking questions and do some research of your own. Heck, talk to Mr. Hollywood. He got me on the right track.....

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Mr.Hollywood · Heavyweight Member Joined: 14 Dec 2002 Posts: 1730

Thanks Paul,

Your a nice guy to say that, but I think you really knew all along that a flat rim was what you needed. If it was me that reminded you....Well I'm glad I could be of some help.....Anything for the "keeper of the Reinhardt flame".

If some of you out there don't know, Paul is the guy who started the Reinhardt web site, as well as the web master. He deserves a lot of credit for keeping Doc's name "out there".

A flat rim with an "undercut" definitely help the standard type IV.

Good luck to all on the mouthpiece hunt.

Chris

airdyn · Heavyweight Member Joined: 07 Feb 2003 Posts: 579

For trumpet czar...you say you don't know what a Type IV is??? and that you are definitely a Type II??? Do you have the Encyclopedia of The Pivot System? Are you familiar with all of the Types? What is your idea of a Type II? Sounds like a Type Two Diabetic or something! Get your types straight...get to know what a "Type" is, or just get the Encyclopedia...or something like that...anyway, just clarify, please. Thanks.
Dave S.

Trumpetlover · Regular Member Joined: 25 Feb 2003 Posts: 29

I want to offer my thanks to all for their help with this topic. If anyone has any more information keep it comin'. Thanks Again