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Ferguson - Joseph
Klier - Kanstul - Denis Wick - Bach
Faxx -
Schilke -
Stork - Yamaha Doug Yeo
- Scott
Laskey
Ferguson
Mouthpieces
These new trombone mouthpieces are made for us in Los
Angeles by Zig Kanstul's machinist, James New. His CNC lathe work is beautiful
and very accurate. The first offering, the Jeff Reynolds, has been highly
successful, and is now used by players all over the world. It is one of my
top selling mouthpieces. Each mouthpiece in this line has a different outer
shape and outer rim diameter for comfort and efficiency. These rims are
rounder on the inner edge than most other brands, so they may feel wider
than the dimensions indicate. It may be best to just try them out. If you
seek vintage designs with space age machining and quality control, this is
the place to look.
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Model |
Description |
Part # Price |
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11 Tenor Trombone
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This is not your father's 11C. Small tenor
trombone mouthpiece, based on a Minick 11C with a
brand new Minick style outer shape designed by
Ferguson. Featuring a rounder rim for comfort and
unique blank, this mouthpiece is for players
looking for a big clear sound with precise
articulations, the ultimate 11C. This mouthpiece is
also excellent on the alto trombone and the bass
trumpet, cup diameter 25.0 mm |
Silver plate FER 11 $130 $110 In stockGold plate, add part FERGP,
$170 $150 In stock |
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1 Tenor Trombone
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Symphonic tenor trombone mouthpiece, large
shank, sized between a 5G and 5GS, rounder rim for
comfort, larger blank, for players wanting a
compact symphonic sound in a medium cup diameter,
based on Noah Gladstone's Minick 1 Tenor
Mouthpiece, cup diameter 25.5 mm |
Silver plate FER1 $130 $110 In
StockGold plate, add part FERGP, $150 In stock |
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1S Tenor Trombone
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Same as our Model 1, but a small tenor trombone
shank, for you Bach 36 players. Also works well on
the new small shank Conn 88H slide. Medium large
tenor trombone mouthpiece, sized between a 5G and
5GS, rounder rim for comfort, larger blank, for
players wanting a compact symphonic sound in a
medium cup diameter, based on Noah Gladstone's
Minick 1 Tenor Mouthpiece, cup diameter 25.5 mm
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Silver plate FER1S $130
$110 In stockGold plate, add part FERGP,
$170 $150 In stock |
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2 Tenor
Trombone
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This is a completely
new design, which is a mix of our favorite boutique
5G, a rounder more comfortable Minick style rim,
and a smartly weighted outer shape. Deeper than the
Model 1, with a similar rim width and heavier outer shape.
Compare to a decently large feeling B5G. Our final
design was chosen and is now played by Alex Iles, principal
trombonist of the Long Beach Symphony all around LA studio
cat. |
Silver plate FER1S $130
$110 In StockGold plate, add part FERGP,
$170 $150 In stock
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Coming Soon 2S Tenor
Trombone
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Same as the 2, but with a small shank for medium and
smaller bore trombones. 8/9/06 We're testing
prototypes now. Feels good on a Bach 36. It's
big. |
Silver plate FER2W $130
$110 Coming soonGold plate, add part FERGP,
$170 $150 Coming soon
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Coming Soon 2W Tenor
Trombone
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One of our next projects, this will be a Model 2
with a wider cup diameter, similar to a 4G cup
diameter for those of you needing to get a bit more
lip in there. Should feel comfortable for those
liking big mouthpieces, with the efficiency of a
5G. Same cup depth as Model 2. |
Silver plate FER2W $130
$110 Coming soonGold plate, add part FERGP,
$170 $150 Coming soon
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Coming Soon 3 Tenor
Trombone
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One of our later projects will be a large 4G sized
mouthpiece for those who like a decently larger than average
tenor trombone mouthpiece. Same width as model 2W, but
deeper. |
Silver plate FER3 $130
$110 Coming soonGold plate, add part FERGP,
$170 $150 Coming soon |
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Coming Soon SO Bass
Trombone
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On the askance of Phil Teele, Robbie Hioki, and
other vintage aficionados, we're working to
recreate a version of an old George Roberts SO
mouthpiece. Stay tuned for more lineage of this
design. This one is 1.5G-1.25G size featuring a
wider Minick style rim than is found on the Kanstul
GR or Conn GR mouthpieces. Rumor has it that George
didn't care for it, as he prefers the narrow rims,
but a lot of other folks are clamoring for this
one. Stay tuned. 8/9/06 Reshaping the backbore to finally get it right.
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Silver plate FERSO $130
$110 Coming SoonGold plate, add part FERGP,
$170 $150 Coming Soon |
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V Bass Trombone
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Bass trombone mouthpiece in a New York 1.5G
size, V shaped cup, for players wanting a smaller,
most efficient bass trombone mouthpiece but with a
wide comfortable rim, based on my Minick V, cup
diameter 27.4 mm |
Silver plate FERV $130 $110 In
StockGold plate, add part FERGP, $150 In stock |
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L Bass Trombone 
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Based on the classic Minick L size bass trombone
mouthpiece made around 1993-1994, as used by
players such as Bill Reichnbach and Phil Teele.
This is a large 1 1/4G sized mouthpiece with a
heavier blank and a wide comfortable rim. Phil
played all the old Minick L's we had between the
two of us and picked the best one. This is it,
216g, cup diameter 28.1mm
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Silver plate FERL $130
$110 In StockGold plate, add part FERGP,
$170 $150 In stock |
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Jeff Reynolds Bass
Trombone
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This is an exact copy of the mouthpiece used by
Jeff Reynolds, bass trombonist of the Los Angeles
Philharmonic. Larry Minick made the original, a one-off, on
the request of Jeff. This mouthpiece is slightly
wider than the famed Minick L, with similar
dimensions elsewhere. It is sized between a Bach 1G
and 1 1/4G, or between a Schilke 59 and 60. The
blank is much larger than standard Bach style
mouthpieces, allowing both a focused sound and a
wide comfortable rim. The backbore is .290".
Available in silver plate. In stock. 192g, cup
diameter 28.5 mm |
Silver plate FERJR $130 $110 In
StockGold plate, add part FERGP,
$170 $150 In stock
Read what other players are
saying about the Jeff Reynolds mouthpiece
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LS Bass Trombone
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Based on the classic Minick LS size bass
trombone mouthpiece, which is a larger almost
Schilke 60 sized mouthpiece for players needing a
big cup. .300" back bore is more efficient than
others of this size, and the wide comfortable rim
is easier on your face than thin rims on other
large bass trombone mouthpieces. Slightly more V
shaped cup than the Reynolds, larger throat, and
slightly wider cup (about 0.5 mm wider) Heavier
weight blank 216g, cup diameter 29mm |
Silver plate FERLS $130 $110 In
StockGold plate, add part FERGP,
$170 $150 In stock
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2A Contrabass Trombone |
Based on the cup of our favorite German style contrabass
trombone mouthpieces, with a heavier weight outer shape for
less sizzle and more stability. Features standard bass
trombone shank to fit in these contras: Haag, Kanstul,
Rath, and maybe others. This shank may be too small
for other European contras such as Thein. Cup diameter
30mm (1.18"). deep cup, 8.4mm (0.330") throat |
Silver plate FER2A $160 $140 In
StockGold plate, add part FERGP,
$210 $180 In stock
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Dealer and distributor prices are available on
Ferguson mouthpieces. |
Josef
Klier JK Exclusive Mouthpieces
JK Exclusive Mouthpieces are
made in Germany to exacting standards of thousandths of a millimeter
on computerized CNC lathes. These mouthpieces are extremely popular
in Europe. They get a great volume of sound, excellent intonation,
fast responsiveness and precise articulations. The consistency of the
mouthpiece series and the precise grading within the series allows
the trombonist to achieve any desired style. I discovered these
mouthpieces at the Musikmesse show in Frankfurt and ordered one of
each of the forty most popular sizes. The Bass trombone pieces are on
large blanks for a wider rim, work great and are comfortable on the
face.
Trombone and bass
trombone JKP-size $60
Contrabass trombone JKKBP-size
$75 - 1A, 2A, 1B, 2B, 3B, 3B, 3C
We try to keep most of the
sizes listed below in stock
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Joseph Klier
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Cup Depth
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Extremely-deep
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Very-deep
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Very-deep
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Deep
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Medium
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Shallow
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Very-Shallow
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Extremely-shallow
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Extremely-shallow
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Number
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Outer Rim Diameter
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Cup Diameter
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AK
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BK
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A
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B
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C
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D
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E
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F
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G
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P03
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42.0 mm
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29.5 mm
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03AK |
03BK |
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P02
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41.5
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29.0
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02AK |
02BK |
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P01
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41.0
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28.5
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01AK |
01BK |
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P1
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40.5
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28.0
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1AK |
1BK |
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P2
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40.0
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26.5
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2BK |
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P3
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40.0
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26.0
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3BK |
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P4
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39.0
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25.75
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4A |
4B |
4B |
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P5
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40.0
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26.0
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5A |
5B |
5C |
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P6
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39.0
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25.75
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6A |
6B |
6C |
6D |
6E |
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P7
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39.0
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25.5
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7B |
7C |
7D |
7E |
7F |
7G |
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P8
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39.0
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25.25
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8B |
8C |
8D |
8E |
8F |
8G |
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P9
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38.0
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25.0
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9E |
9F |
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P10
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38.0
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24.5
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10E |
10F |
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Kanstul
Mouthpieces
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Kanstul in Anaheim, California
makes a full line of mouthpieces, from trumpet to tuba. They make a
number of "stock" trombones sizes and they also make the Ferguson
mouthpiece line, above. In addition, here are the trombone and euphonium sizes from Kanstul
that are especially notable. |
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Size
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Price
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Notes
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George Roberts
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$60 silver $100 gold |
Made for George Roberts, Mr. Bass Trombone, in 2003,
approximately 1.12" cup diameter , deep cup, large throat
(may be .310"), medium width flat rim, traditional outer
shape. Fast response, not too wide, lets you blow a good
amount of air through it, but with a good snappy feel and a
bit of bark. Especially good commercial mouthpiece for those
wanting a narrower and lighter mouthpiece.
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1.5G
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$50 |
Similar to Bach 1.5G, good all-around medium size bass trombone
mouthpiece, about .290" throat |
W4AL
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$50 |
Similar to Wick 4AL, large shank, original was designed for the Conn
8H, this mp is included with the Kanstul euphoniums. Convex
outer shape, but lighter than Bach, with thinner outer rim profile.
For those players who like a larger cup diameter for a wide setting,
weight is in between Wick and Bach, rim shape is flat with a medium
curved inner edge. |
6.5AL
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$50 |
Nice mouthpiece for larger tenor trombones for players who want an
extra bit of liveliness to the sound. A bit shallower than a
5G, similar width, rounded rim, especially the inner edge, very
comfortable, Bach outer shape. |
12C
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$50
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Yeah, yeah, another 12C. Well, this one may have roots in
the old New York 12C, rounded rim, comfortable inner edge,
0.98" cup diameter, medium deep cup, feels bigger than a
Bach 12C but plays easily, very comfortable for players used
to a larger mouthpiece.
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2A
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$70 |
Contrabass trombone mouthpiece, similar to Josef Klier, 30mm cup
diameter, heavier Bach style outer shape, bass trombone shank |
Denis Wick
Mouthpieces
Denis Wick, one of the finest
trombonists from the UK for a generation, offers a complete line of
smartly designed mouthpieces, at a very reasonable price. These
aren't just a licensed product using Denis' name. He's involved in
both their design and production. They are lightweight, perfectly
finished, accurately made. This slightly flatter rim shape with a
defined inner edge is very popular. Denis Wick mouthpieces are
$60 each in silver plate in all sizes. Part number DW5880.
Steven Mead euphonium models are $75.
We now have in stock a new line of Denis
Wick mouthpieces called the Heritage Series. These have the same
model numbers and inside dimensions as the current line, but they feature a new outer shape. The shape goes back to the end of the 19th
century, and features a thin rim profile, a 1mm wall thickness just under
the rim, and extra weight at the bottom of the cup. The weight of
these mouthpieces is the same as the traditional shape, but distributed
differently. Samples
were shown at the 2006 ITF in Birmingham, UK, and were a hit. Production
Heritage mouthpieces have gold plate on the rim and inside the cup.
 
Traditional
Heritage
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We now have the entire line of Wick Heritage Trombone
Mouthpieces in stock
Part #DW3180, $110 each
A few pre-production models are
still available in silver plate: 5BS, 9BS, $80 each
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That brings me to the first story. Do you know where the outer
shape on Denis Wick mouthpieces came from? Three incidents combined to
create that shape. First, Renold Schilke once said that the outer
shape of a mouthpiece was not important. (We now know that's not true.
Perhaps he was leading others off the path?) Then Mr. Wick's machinist
thought that if he made a smaller outer mouthpiece shape, he would end up
with more brass shavings leftover, which could be resold as scrap for a
higher profit. Lastly, these lighter mouthpieces worked very well in
the old Besson trombones, which were considered to be a bit dull sounding.
Did you know that Mr. Wick introduced the Conn trombone sound to the UK?
After World War II, there was an embargo in the UK, to keep out foreign
competition, in order to help the UK industries rebuild. That embargo
also included US-made musical instruments. Never mind that Mr. Jeffrey
Hawkes (of Boosey & Hawkes) was a member of the UK Board of Trade. IN
1951, the New York Philharmonic came to Edinborough and played a concert,
using Conn trombones. Mr. Wick wasn't able to obtain one for himself
until 1958, when he traveled to Brussels for the World's Fair. He
ordered a Conn 8H trombone to be delivered to a Brussels music store, then
bought it and smuggled it back into the UK wrapped in brown paper, where he
paid a customs fee of about $5. Then when the London Symphony would
travel to the US for a summer concert series in Florida, he would bring back
a few Conn trombones for colleagues and students. And that is why they
play Conn trombones in the UK.
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Denis Wick
Small Shank Trombone Mouthpieces
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Size
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Cup Depth
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Cup Diameter (mm)
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Bore(mm)
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Rim Shape
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Description
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Comparison
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4BS
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Deep
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25.90
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7.13
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Medium-Wide
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For well developed embouchures that need a large cup on
small bore trombones. This is the small shank version of the 4BL,
which was designed for the Bach 42 trombone. |
Bach 4, Schilke 52/53
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5BS
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Medium-Deep
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25.73
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6.87
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Medium-Wide
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Gives the medium bore trombone the qualities of large
bore. This is the small shank version of the 5BL, which was
designed as a more efficient 5G, and was made for the Bach 42
trombone. Medium deep cup. Similar to 4BS but narrower. |
Bach 5
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6BS
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Medium-Deep
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25.40
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6.66
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Medium-Wide
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All around best seller, good in all registers. Based on the
Ernest Clarke Large mouthpiece. |
Bach 6.5AL, Schilke 51
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7CS
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Medium-Deep
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25.40
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6.24
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Medium-Wide
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Super efficient, fantastic high range. This was designed for
the Bach bass trumpet, which was originally built around the 34B
tooling, and for the 34B, which was an early version of the current
Bach 36 trombone. This piece really makes the 36 sing. |
Bach 6.5A, Schilke 47
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9BS
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Medium
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25.00
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6.66
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Medium-Wide
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Perfect mouthpiece for beginners. This is a smaller version of
the 6, designed with Clive Cox. |
Bach 6.5A, Schilke 47, DW is smaller with bigger sound
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10CS
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Medium
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25.00
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6.24
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Medium-Wide
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Jazz and alto trombone, even tone quality in all
registers. This was originally designed as a proper mouthpiece
for the Yamaha 671 alto trombone. For symphonic players liking
a decently large alto mouthpiece, this works very well. Tenor
trombone players wanting something between a 7C and a 6.5AL may find
solace with this one.
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Bach old 11C, Schilke M
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12CS
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Medium
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24.50
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6.10
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Medium-Wide |
Excellent jazz model, round rim contour. Modeled after a
"special" 1930's Bach 12C owned by Mitch Muller. Also works
well as an alto trombone mouthpiece. |
Bach 12C
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Denis Wick
Large Shank Trombone Mouthpieces
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Size
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Cup Depth
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Cup Diameter (mm)
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Bore (mm)
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Rim Shape
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Description
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Comparison
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00AL |
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Coming soon. This will be a new larger bass trombone mouthpiece
based on a 1904 Hawkes tuba mouthpiece cup. Mr. Wick saw the
original bill of sale for the tuba, which was 17 pounds Sterling. |
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0AL
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Deep
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27.42
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7.45
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Narrow
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Super large for strong advanced players. Original Wick design. |
Schilke 59, Bach 1.25 |
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1AL
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Deep
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27.11
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7.45
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Narrow
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Superb low register, dark rich tone, but good upper
register and dynamic range. Made for Dave Stewart of the London
Trombone Quartet. It's based on the Schilke 58, but with a
better rim. |
Schilke 58
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2AL
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Deep
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27.00
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7.24
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Wide
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Wide rim and clear traditional bass sound. Originally made for
Ray Premru. |
Bach 1.5G, wide rim
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2NAL
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Deep
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27.00
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7.40
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Narrow
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Narrower rim with excellent flexibility and easy high and
low registers. Otherwise similar to the 2AL. |
Bach 1.5G
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3AL
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Deep
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26.40
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7.38
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Wide
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Wide rim and easy response for young bass trombonists,
excellent for strong euphonium players. This was originally
designed as a larger version of the 4AL to work with the terrible
Besson 555 trombone. |
none
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4AL
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Deep
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26.00
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7.38
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Wide
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This was the first Wick mouthpiece, and was designed for Mr. Wick's
Conn 8H. Vincent Bach had said that his 4G was the perfect
mouthpiece for the 8H, so Denis Wick used a 4G on his horn for some
time. He then decided to create a more efficient version,
which ended up being based on an old Salvation Army euphonium
mouthpiece cup, a Bach screw rim from a set sent to him by Jay
Friedman, and a shank adjusted by Giardinelli. And the rest is
history. Decently wide cup diameter, deep cup |
none
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4BL
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Med. Deep
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25.90
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7.13
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Medium-Wide
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This mouthpiece is a medium deep version of the 4AL, and was
designed to work well with the Bach 42 trombone. It really got
the Bach instruments to sing, thus ending the saying in the UK that
the Bachs "were just terrible, like playing a bicycle frame".
Wider than a 5BL but otherwise similar. |
Bach 4
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4 1/2AL
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Deep
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25.85
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7.24
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Medium-Wide
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This is the perfected Bach 4G, but more efficient. |
Bach 4G, DW has better high register
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5AL
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Deep
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25.73
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7.30
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Medium-Wide
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This was made as a fix for the Bach 5G, which was regarded as a bass
trombone mouthpiece in the 1920's. John Iveson and Clive Cox
assisted in the design. It's similar to a 4AL but narrower,
with a deep cup. Designed with the Conn 8H player in mind. |
Bach 5G
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5ABL
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Medium
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25.73
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7.00
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Medium-Wide
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Like 5AL with modified back bore, rich tone with improved
high register. This was designed for one of Mr. Wick's colleagues
who was playing a Bach 42 trombone. When the fellow asked what
the "50" stamped on his slide meant, Denis and the others laughed
and told him he'd received a Bach bass trombone slide with his horn.
The player had been doing just fine on it, but suddenly, after
learning this, it became incredibly hard to play this horn. In
the meantime, this was an adjustment of the 5AL for a more open
feeling horn.
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Bach 5GS
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5BL
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Medium
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25.73
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6.87
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Medium-Wide
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This is the medium deep cup version of the 5AL, and is designed to
work well with the Bach 42 trombone. |
Bach 5, DW has better low register
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6BL
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Medium-Deep
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25.40
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6.66
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Medium-Wide
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All around best seller, good in all registers. This is the
large shank version of the 6AL, which is based on the Ernest Clarke
Large mouthpiece. |
Bach 6.5AL. Schilke 51
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9BL
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Medium-Deep
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25.00
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6.66
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Medium-Wide
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Small but sonorous for very good high register. This is a
smaller version of the 6, made for Clive Cox in one day. They
started at 930am, and at 520pm, after trying numerous versions, he
said, "This is the one". |
Bach 6.5AL, Schilke 47, DW is smaller, with bigger sound
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Denis Wick
Euphonium Mouthpieces
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Size
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Cup Diameter (mm)
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Bore (mm)
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Shank
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Description
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4AM
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26.00
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7.38
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Pre-1974 Besson/Boosey/Willson
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Classic euphonium mouthpiece, old fitting
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4AY
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26.00
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7.38
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Small
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As above
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6BM
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25.40
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7.12
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Pre-1974 Besson/Boosey/Willson
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Like 6BL with euphonium bore, based on the Ernest Clarke Large
mouthpiece. |
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6BY
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25.40
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7.12
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Small
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As above
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SM2
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27.00
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7.40
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Large
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All Steven Mead mouthpieces are $75 #588OE The first range of mouthpieces designed by the
international euphonium virtuoso, Steven Mead - manufactured
for today's instruments, with design features which result
in a tone, comfort and all-around performance which will
delight all those who try them.
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SM3
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26.40
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7.38
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Large
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SM3M
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26.40
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7.38
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Medium |
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SM3.5
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26.40
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7.62
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Large
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SM4
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26.00
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7.38
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Large
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SM5
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25.73
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7.30
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Large
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Bach Trombone
Mouthpieces
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These are the standard in the industry, with many
sizes for a great price. New CNC made mouthpieces from Bach are more
consistent than those of years past. We sell Bach mouthpieces in
standard weight silver plate. Gold plated Bach mouthpieces are hard
to get sometimes. You may be better off buying a silver plated
version and having it gold plated locally. 
Small shank, model 350 $48
Large shank, model 341 $49
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Bach Small
Shank Trombone Mouthpieces, Model 350
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Model
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Cup Depth
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Cup Diameter
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Rim Shape
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Description
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3
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Medium deep
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26.26
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Medium wide, well rounded
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Extra large cup for players with a robust embouchure.
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4
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Medium
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26.00
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Medium wide, well rounded
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Very large cup, principally used by players having strong
embouchures.
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4C
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Medium
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25.75
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Medium wide, well rounded
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Large cup with a brilliant tone. Requires a powerful,
natural embouchure.
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5
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Medium
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25.50
|
Medium wide, semi-flat
|
For players with good, natural embouchures. Rather large
cup. Produces a full, mellow, sonorous tone.
|
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5G
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Deep
|
25.50
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Medium wide, semi-flat
|
Same as No. 350-5 except for .276" throat and #429
back bore (same as No. 341-5G but with small shank).
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5GS
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Medium
|
25.50
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Medium wide, semi-flat
|
Same as No. 5 but with larger “G” throat and #420
back bore.
|
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5GB
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Deep
|
25.50
|
Medium thin, very well rounded
|
Same as No. 350-5 except for thin rim (same as No. 341-5G
but with small shank).
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6
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Medium
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25.40
|
Medium wide, well rounded
|
Slightly larger than medium with standard-size throat and
back bore. Rich, compact tone of large volume.
|
|
6 1/2A
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Medium deep
|
25.40
|
Medium wide, well rounded
|
Slightly larger than medium with standard-size throat and
back bore. Rich, compact tone of large volume.
|
|
6 1/2AL
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Medium deep
|
25.40
|
Medium wide, well rounded
|
The same rim and cup as No. 6 1/2A, but with a larger “G”
throat and #420 back bore for trombonists who strive for a
Teutonic tone quality. Recommended for euphonium players who
desire a round, mellow tone of great carrying power and
substantial volume.
|
|
6 1/2AM
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Medium deep
|
25.40
|
Medium wide, well rounded
|
Symphonic model tenor trombone mouthpiece features the
same cup and rim as No. 6 1/2A, but with symphonic “F”
throat and #413 back bore.
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6 3/4C
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Medium shallow
|
25.00
|
Medium wide, well rounded
|
Produces a full, clear, rather brilliant timbre. For
trombonists with good, well-trained embouchures.
|
|
7
|
Medium
|
24.75
|
Medium wide, not too sharp
|
The ideal mouthpiece for the artist desiring a beautiful,
ringing tone with sufficient volume for melody playing.
|
|
7C
|
Medium shallow
|
24.75
|
Medium wide, not too sharp
|
Designed for players who prefer a medium-large cup to
assure a large volume of tone. The rather shallow cup
produces great brilliancy.
|
|
8
|
Medium
|
24.75
|
Slightly wide and flat
|
Corresponds in cup design with No. 7, but with a wider
rim. Players with heavier lips prefer this model.
|
|
9
|
Medium deep
|
24.72
|
Medium wide
|
Possesses a beautiful, rich, rather mellow timbre.
|
|
11
|
Medium deep
|
24.70
|
Medium wide
|
Same style as No. 9 but slightly smaller. Produces a
magnificent round tone of great carrying power. An excellent
model for euphonium and baritone players.
|
|
11C
|
Medium shallow
|
24.70
|
Medium wide
|
Same size as No. 11 but with a medium shallow cup for a
brilliant ringing tone of large volume.
|
|
12C
|
Medium
|
24.50
|
Medium wide
|
Same size and rim as No. 12 but with a more brilliant,
crisp tone. The best selling model for all-around playing.
|
|
12E
|
Very shallow
|
24.50
|
Medium wide
|
This model, designed principally for Eb alto trombone,
can be used on Bb trombone or bass trumpet when a brilliant,
brassy tone is desirable. Also recommended for use in the
extreme high register.
|
|
15E
|
Very shallow
|
24.40
|
Medium wide
|
Has a rim similar to No. 15C but the shallower cup
produces a clear, crisp tone, effective in the extreme high
register.
|
Bach Large
Shank Trombone Mouthpieces, Model 341
|
Model
|
Cup Depth
|
Rim Diameter
|
Rim Shape
|
Throat
|
Back bore
|
Description
|
|
1G
|
Deep
|
28.00
|
Medium thin, well rounded
|
.319"
|
800S
|
Extra large and deep for extraordinary power and depth of
tone. Among the largest and most powerful bass trombone
mouthpieces produced today.
|
|
1 1/4G
|
Deep
|
27.50
|
Medium thin, well rounded
|
.276"
|
429
|
Cup diameter is smaller than No. 1G, but still very large
and deep, with the sonority preferred by the modern American
school.
|
|
1 1/4GM
|
Deep
|
27.50
|
Medium thin, well rounded
|
.319"
|
800S
|
Same rim and cup as No. 1 1/4G, but with a larger throat
and back bore for large, powerful sound, well in tune.
|
|
1 1/2G
|
Deep
|
27.00
|
Medium wide, well rounded
|
.276"
|
429
|
A large mouthpiece with powerful tone in the low register
and great carrying power. For many years, the standard
mouthpiece for the serious bass trombone player.
|
|
1 1/2 GM
|
Deep
|
27.00
|
Medium wide, well rounded
|
.319"
|
800S
|
Larger throat and back bore than the No. 1 1/2G results in
less resistance, larger dynamic range, deeper, warmer sound.
|
|
2G
|
Deep
|
26.75
|
Medium narrow
|
.276"
|
429
|
Deep, full, resonant tone. Big low register even through
the pedal tones.
|
|
3G
|
Deep
|
26.26
|
Medium wide, well rouneded
|
.276"
|
429
|
Same rim shape and diameter as No. 3 small shank tenor
trombone, but with a deep bass trombone cup, throat, and
back bore to facilitate pedal tones.
|
|
4G
|
Deep
|
26.00
|
Medium wide, slightly rounded
|
.276"
|
429
|
Same rim shape and diameter as No. 4 small shank tenor
trombone. A versatile, large diameter mouthpiece especially
useful when only one trombone is used for both the upper and
very low register.
|
|
4GB
|
Deep
|
26.00
|
Medium thin, very well rounded
|
.276"
|
429
|
Same cup, throat and back bore as the No. 4G with a more
rounded rim.
|
|
5G
|
Deep
|
25.50
|
Medium wide, semi-flat
|
.276"
|
429
|
Same rim shape and diameter as No. 5 small shank tenor
trombone. Similar playing characteristics to No. 4G with a
slightly smaller cup diameter.
|
|
5GS
|
Medium Deep
|
25.50
|
Medium wide, semi-flat
|
.261" "G"
|
420 (modified)
|
Shallower “G”-style cup with smaller throat and backbore
than No. 5G produces easy high register, slightly brighter
sound.
|
|
5GL
|
Medium deep
|
25.50
|
Medium wide, semi-flat
|
.276"
|
429
|
Old style, shallower model than No. 5G, facilitates upper
range.
|
|
5GB
|
Deep
|
25.50
|
Medium thin, very well rounded
|
.276"
|
429
|
Same cup, throat and back bore as the No. 5G with a more
rounded rim.
|
|
6 1/2A
|
Medium deep
|
25.40
|
Medium wide, well rounded
|
.276"
|
429
|
Same rim and cup as No. 6 1/2A small shank tenor
trombone, but with full bass trombone throat and back bore
for a rich, compact sound of large volume.
|
|
6 1/2AL
|
Medium deep
|
25.40
|
Medium wide, well rounded
|
.261" "G"
|
420
|
The same cup, throat, and back bore as No. 6 1/2AL small
shank tenor trombone but with bass shank. It requires a well
developed embouchure.
|
Faxx Trombone
Mouthpieces
These mouthpieces are faithful copies of Mt. Vernon
Bachs, made by the maker of Superslick, the recently departed Chuck
Slinkard. I found this out when I noticed the 5G size in his catalog, and asked
about these "student" mouthpieces. These are now made in
Germany, apparently by the Maker of Denis Wick mouthpieces, near
Nauheim. These are based on a set Mt. Vernon
Bach mouthpieces Chuck received when he helped to move the Bach factory
to its current location. With very consistent in machining and
plating, they are a great deal. Many players like these Faxx
mouthpieces better than the Bach mouthpieces they were using before.
I don't know why they cost so little, except that they are made in
large volume for several manufacturers. Several people have asked me
if Faxx mouthpieces come in other sizes than those listed below. They
don't. For other sizes not listed below, just order the
Bach model listed above.
Faxx mouthpieces include a black plastic pouch. List price is now $42. We
sell all sizes for $26.
|
|
Faxx trombone,
small shank |
6.5AL |
faxxtbn-6.5AL |
all around medium size
|
7C |
faxxtbn-7CP |
medium small, popular with jazz and commercial players
|
12C
|
faxxtbn12C |
small size for lead playing, and for those with smaller
embouchures
|
|
Faxx trombone,
large shank |
1.5G |
faxxtbn1.5GP |
classic medium-large bass trombone size
|
NEW 4G
|
faxxtbn-4G |
large symphonic size. We've been asking for this one for a
long time, and they finally got to it. |
5G |
faxxtbn-5G |
medium large symphonic size
|
6.5AL |
faxxtbn6.5AL-L |
all around medium, classic smaller symphonic size
|
Stork Custom Series Trombone Mouthpieces,
Standard Weight
|
The standard models are built with more mass, giving
these pieces a depth of sound and focus which is unparalleled. All Stork trombone mouthpieces sell for $60 in
silver plate. Part number STORK.
|
|
Model
|
Shank
|
Cup Diameter
|
Salient Features
|
|
1
|
bass
|
29 mm
|
29 mm cup diameter, deep cup, like Bach 1G, relatively
efficient for such a big mouthpiece
|
|
1S
|
bass
|
29 mm
|
Same as above with symphonic back bore, very fast
responding for a big mouthpiece, easy to play, but has a
dark sound, deeper mouthpiece than the Jeff Reynolds
|
|
1.25 |
bass |
28.5 mm |
medium-large bass |
|
1.5 |
bass |
28.0 mm |
heavy weight version, medium bass |
|
4 |
tenor |
26.1 mm |
heavy weight version, large symphonic |
|
4.5 |
tenor |
25.5 mm |
heavy weight version, medium-large symphonic |
Schilke
Trombone Mouthpieces
These are very well made mouthpieces; an excellent
alternative to Bach, in limited sizes, with custom options.
Schilke large shank trombone mouthpieces have now have Morse taper shanks,
similar to the standard shank on Bach mouthpieces. Older style
Remington shanks can be had by special order for a better fit in
older Conn 88H style receivers. Schilke mouthpieces
with custom shanks are available for $23
extra in 4-6 weeks. Part # Schilketb
New: Scroll
down for information on the new Schilke Symphony Series trombone
mouthpieces...
|
Small Shank Trombone
|
|
Size
|
Specs
|
Cup Diameter
|
Compare to
|
Price
|
|
46D
|
Small mouthpiece good for beginners or those doing high
register work, fuller tone and deeper cup than #46,
recommended for baritone
|
24.76 mm
|
12
|
$50
|
|
47
|
Formerly model R, smaller piece for pros and students
alike, good intonation
|
24.99 mm
|
12C
|
|
47B
|
Lead style mouthpiece, very lean outer shape, formerly
cimera-Sares #1
|
24.87 mm
|
12C
|
|
47C4
|
Like #47 but with a slightly wider #4 rim with flatter
contour
|
25.10 mm
|
11C
|
|
50
|
Medium all around size
|
25.40 mm
|
6.5AL
|
|
51
|
Originally developed for Ralph Sauer of the Los Angeles
Philharmonic
|
25.63 mm
|
5G
|
|
51C4
|
Originally developed for Byron Peeble of the Los Angeles
Philharmonic, similar to #51 with a slightly shallower cup
and #4 semi-flat rim
|
25.63 mm
|
5GS
|
|
51D
|
Extremely large D cup is excellent for the powerful
player and is well suited to the euphonium, producing a full
dark tone
|
25.55 mm
|
deeper than 5G
|
Large Shank Trombone
|
|
Size
|
Specs
|
Cup Diameter
|
Compare to
|
Price
|
|
50
|
Medium all around size
|
25.40 mm
|
6.5AL
|
$50
|
|
51
|
Originally developed for Ralph Sauer of the Los Angeles
Philharmonic
|
25.63 mm
|
5G
|
|
51C4
|
Originally developed for Byron Peeble of the Los Angeles
Philharmonic, similar to #51 with a slightly shallower cup
and #4 semi-flat rim
|
25.63 mm
|
5GS
|
|
51D
|
Extremely large D cup is excellent for the powerful
player and is well suited to the euphonium, producing a full
dark tone
|
25.55 mm
|
deeper than 5G
|
|
58
|
Best all around size in a medium-large bass trombone
mouthpiece
|
27.68 mm
|
1.5G
|
|
59
|
Larger size produces a full tone and is more open in the
low range, less defined attacks
|
28.52 mm
|
1.25G
|
|
60
|
Largest size for the strong player, thin round rim
|
29.03 mm
|
1G
|
Custom Shank Trombone & Euphonium
|
|
Size
|
Specs
|
Cup Diameter
|
Compare to
|
Price
|
|
51
|
Custom 51 with Remington style bass trombone shank
|
25.63 mm
|
5G
|
CALL
|
|
51D
|
Custom 51D with #1 Besson medium euphonium shank
|
25.55 mm
|
deeper than 5G
|
|
NEW
Schilke Symphony Series Large Shank Trombone
|
| This new line of mouthpiece from Schilke is
designed for the modern symphonic player. These have a
slightly heavier weight than the standard Schilke line, and they
remind us of the smart Greg Black mouthpiece outer shapes.
Each cup diameter is available with medium shallow, standard, or
standard open depth and backbore. These new designs have
fixed some of the unusual dimensions of the older Schilke line,
especially in the 52-53 range. |
|
Size |
Specs |
Cup Diameter |
Compare to |
Price |
| M5.1 |
A Medium Shallow Cup that provides more brilliance, and
projection due to additional high overtones in the sound
core.
|
25.63mm |
51, 5G |
$100 |
| D5.1 |
A Standard cup shape that provides a deeper bottom to the
sound core and excellent articulation clarity. Resistance
variables are ideal for a principal player. |
25.63mm |
51, 5G |
| D5.1* |
For a more open feel with additional depth to the sound and
greater flexibility, the Standard Cup with tapered throat
provides slightly less resistance than the “D” model. |
25.63mm |
51, 5G |
| M5.2 |
A Medium Shallow Cup that provides more brilliance with a
larger rim diameter than the 5.1 models. |
25.78mm |
52 |
| D5.2 |
A Standard cup shape that provides a deeper bottom to the
sound core. |
25.78mm |
52 |
| D5.2* |
Standard Cup with tapered throat. More open than D5.2 |
25.78mm |
52 |
| M5.3 |
A Medium Shallow Cup that provides more brilliance with a
larger rim diameter than the 5.2 models.
|
26.24mm |
53 |
| D5.3 |
A Standard cup shape that provides a deeper bottom to the
sound core.
|
26.24mm |
53 |
| D5.3* |
Standard Cup with tapered throat. More open than D5.3 |
26.24mm |
53 |
| M6.0 |
This deep cup is similar to a standard 59 model yet
maintains the rim diameter of a 60. It includes a large
Schmitt backbore and more open "O" throat. It is an
efficient, even playing mouthpiece that provides brilliance
for maximum projection when desired.
|
29.03mm |
60, 1G |
| D6.0 |
Slightly more open feel than a standard Schilke 60 while
maintaining the same rim diameter. It includes a large
Schmitt backbore and more open "O" throat. Maintaining
efficiency, this extra large bowl provides more depth to the
sound core with clarity and consistency at all dynamic
levels.
|
29.03mm |
60, 1G |
Yamaha
|
Yamaha Replica Series Doug Yeo Bass Trombone
Mouthpiece |
This is the same mouthpiece as the gold plated
signature series Doug Yeo, except that this Replica version is offered in silver
plate for a much nicer price. Large Schilke 60 sized bass
trombone mp, but more efficient |
YEOREP |
$90 $65 |
Scott Laskey Trombone Mouthpieces
|
CLOSEOUT L54M |
Medium size, large shank, like B6.5AL.
Medium cup is not too unlike the 6.5AL. Not too deep and made
standard only on the 54M mouthpiece. Throat size = .265", 6.73mm
Laskey trombone rims are measured by the approximate inside diameter of
the mouthpiece in millimeters. If a mouthpiece measures 25.4mm, the
first digit is dropped and this becomes the model 54. |
LASKEYTB |
$80 |
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