PTBMUSIC13 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Curry 90TF Thats it..case closed...Everything else is junk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Pirtle Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Curry 90TF Thats it..case closed...Everything else is junk! Sounds reasonable. Do you have a shoe size recommendation that we can all wear too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBMUSIC13 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 (edited) Sorry gave you the wrong shoe size Curry 90F Sorry y'all Check it out you wont be disapointed Edited February 15, 2010 by PTBMUSIC13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keymodf Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Open Class corps Legends is using all Blessing Alto Horn mouthpieces for their mellos this year. Madison Scouts are using some type of flugelhorn mouthpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_7 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I know I might catch some heat for this but I use a Schilke 6a4a. Started to use Schilke when I played trumpet in high school. Started on a 13a4a that was my older brother's then got a 14a4 and then the 6a4a when right before switching to mello. Like the endurance never had any issues with getting low on it or getting a good tone.But I do have a question and very happy I found this thread. Lately I have been wanting to get a new piece with a darker tone to it. But I am worried about losing the range I get with my 6 and for some reason schilke is the only piece I can play on with out it killing my lips quick. I used Bach till I switch to the Schilke 13a4a and noticed with in 3 days I could play longer with a better tone. Is there any pieces out there that will allow me the dark tone with out losing the range or endurance? I think my 6 has the schilke #4 rim on it. so if i can find something with that or something close to it. maybe even with a little more cushion. Any suggestions? Range (or tesatura) is a function of inner rim width (small == high / large == low). Tone is a function of cup depth (shallow == bright / deep == dark). Not quite true, but as a generalization it works most times. You're probably looking for something with roughly the same inner rim width as your 6a4a and with a deeper cup (or just have your 6a4a modified). It's why I tend to favor the Kanstul M6, tiny inner rim in combination with a generous cup. Lets you play high and low, regardless of what shape you might be in on a particular day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 ...It's why I tend to favor the Kanstul M6... That's what I've been on since 1997 or so. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Mike Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I must admit, this is an interesting thread. Thank all of you for an enjoyable read I didn't realize just how out of touch I have become as an "older" band director (not just on mouthpieces but so many things) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny Drum Corps Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 6a4a on a mellophone OMG!!!! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Matczak Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 6a4a on a mellophone OMG!!!!Don whatever Doug uses,............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleHighEZ Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) 6a4a on a mellophone OMG!!!!Don Donny, FYI - SCV used 6a4as & 13a4As, amongst other a4As on their mellos, back in the '70s. Edited April 9, 2010 by DoubleHighEZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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