Blaringbrass Posted April 27, 2002 Author Share Posted April 27, 2002 Is the big sound you talk about a dark one? I am assuming its pretty bright with a a shallow cup and all. and how much do one of those bad boys cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleHighEZ Posted April 27, 2002 Share Posted April 27, 2002 Is the big sound you talk about a dark one? I am assuming its pretty bright with a a shallow cup and all. and how much do one of those bad boys cost? Right now I'm playing in "Guys & Dolls". The book calls for a wide variety of sounds. The range is from a low G to an E above High C. I have no problem changing my sound whether its a mid register ballad or a wide open latin piece like "Havana". I wouldn't use this mouthpiece for playing any legit stuff, though. For that, I use a Mark Curry gold-plated Wild Thing 3. But, when I am teaching a private lesson and have to demonstrate something to my student out of Arban's, etc., I feel comfortable playing it on the MF-II. The price for a new MF-II is $195. Used ones run anywhere from $125-$150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flugelist Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 Schilke for Trumpet. Monett for Flugel. Also Warburton is very nice trumpet mouthpiece with interchangeable cups and bores. Flugelist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaringbrass Posted May 7, 2002 Author Share Posted May 7, 2002 I would like to get a new flugelhorm mpc because mine is wearing out, but not sure what quite to buy. Right now i play on a yamaha 12f3d flugel mpc the rim is a little too small/tight for me and would like some thing with a darker sound. I was thinking about the shew flugel mpc as a possiblity because i have the shew jazz motuhpiece and i love that thing. Any suggestons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tiger of San Pedro Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 First of all, I'm a trombone player - that should help the following make more sense =P I currently play on a Denis Wick 4AL. I switched over from a Bach 5G, and I don't think I'll ever go back to Bach. The Wick is just surprisingly free-blowing and feels so good on the face - both probably due to the fact that it's a mouthpiece made primarily for Euphoniums. It gives me such a unique sound that works perfectly for my situation - I'm the second trombone in my school's Wind Symphony. The sound I can get with that thing really sits nice in between the Bass and the Principal - gives the section a big fat middle, kinda like me =P Of course, on my Bb baritone bugle... it's like chocolate. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarronSopDude Posted May 20, 2002 Share Posted May 20, 2002 I have a Bob Reeves 42M, and I absolutely love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCityVet Posted September 7, 2002 Share Posted September 7, 2002 I use my Denis WIck 4AL for concert euphonium and marching baritone, you have got to take a look at this mouthpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big contra Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 I have played tuba for 5 years now and the best mpc. for me is a gold plated Marcinkiewicz 4H. This thing is deeper than a canyon. But mam i love it. It costs about 80 bucks and then another 80 for gold. Totaly worth it. I also play tumpet (i know a tuba and tumpet player it's odd) and i like to use a 3c on my xeno. The one that comes with the horn is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spcbrass Posted September 11, 2002 Share Posted September 11, 2002 I play contra and I have been playing on the Helleberg since 98. Personally for me while the mouthpiece isn't as flexible as many other out ther eon the market it gives me a wonderful focused sound in all registers. I Am playing on the Conn still, since UMI took it over the new MPC's aren't just up to what the original ones were, each one I have tried has played different....weird. I had the gold custom at a music shop that a buddy of mine works at. It is a much softer gold then you are going to get from the factory and it feels like a pillow when you put it on your face. It also has a few more layers of gold too. Thats my personal preference playing contra, I think everyone has thier own. For now I'll stick to what I know. ^0^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireSop1 Posted September 18, 2002 Share Posted September 18, 2002 I love Marcinkiewicz mouthpieces! They are so comfortable and give great endurance. They produce a nice sound and are good on both the upper and lower registers. A good all around mouthpiece! I also like Schilke mouthpieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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