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Post by jazztastic on Jun 20, 2009 16:39:05 GMT -5
So, my fellow brass players, what equipment do you use?
My main trombone is the Eastman Shires 634 w/ Axial Flow "Thayer's Valve" F-attachment,
and as far as mouthpieces...
Curry Precision 11S w/ adapter for small to large bore, and
occasionally a basic Bach 6 1/2 AL.
My vintage trombone is from like... September 1959. It's one of those Olds Ambassadors, before stupid Yamaha bought them out and now makes cheap imitations. And the mouthpiece, it's from some random company I think called Adam from South Carolina. 6 1/2 AL of course. I'm one of those few that didn't start on a 12C (thank goodness!!!) The Eastman dwarfs this one haha..
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Post by fruple on Jun 20, 2009 22:43:57 GMT -5
My main trumpet is a Phaeton, on which I use either a Phaeton or Bach 3C.
Marching trumpet is a a Bundy I think (really faded as I bought it on craigslist). Use a Bach 3C on that. I've got a cornet too, but I'm lending it to a friend so I can't remember the make and mouthpiece.
Other than that, I have a 7C and 12C for mouthpieces (both bach I believe, I got them with the marching trumpet). They're both fun to diddle around on. I've also got a glow in the dark plastic mouthpiece that's a 3C so my lips don't get stuck during football games at the end of the season (my old section leader gave it to me).
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Post by Trombonium on Jun 21, 2009 3:18:31 GMT -5
Not really too fancy with mouthpieces.
Sousaphone:
Jupiter 594S w/ Jupiter 25B
Baritone:
King 1124S w/ either King 6-1/2AL or Bach 5GS
Trombone:
Bach Strad F-attachment w/ 6-1/2A (I need a bigger mouthpiece)
Euphonium:
Bach B1110 w/ Bach 6-1/2AL
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Post by jazztastic on Jun 21, 2009 16:04:10 GMT -5
You use a Bach t-bone? I've always been told Bach is one of the best of the best and to try out those trombones... but the ones I played were horrible!  I swear I've tried like 20 Bachs and like 80 other trombones before I decided on my Eastman. I had this moment when I was playing that was just like "THIS IS THE ONE!!" haha same w/ my Curry mouthpiece. But the guys I've seen play Bachs are ridiculous, those can be serious horns in the right hands (obviously not mine!). |
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bandman001
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Post by bandman001 on Jun 21, 2009 23:26:38 GMT -5
I play on a Bach 32BO with a Bach 5G mouthpiece. I bought it used and it was the only one of them I tried. I had no choice because I needed something better than the Blessing I was playing on before and no time (or use-full store).
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Phoenix Wright
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Post by Phoenix Wright on Jun 22, 2009 12:38:18 GMT -5
I coulda swore i posted here... Oh well i can do it again....
I play a Yamaha Trumpet.
I have two mouthpieces: A 7C Yamaha and a 6A4A Shilke.
Thats pretty much it i guess....
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Post by let1troll on Jun 23, 2009 19:27:50 GMT -5
I have 2 trumpets, a Bach and a Mounique. The Mounique is, adequite for beginners.
I have. . . 4 trumpet mouthpieces, a Bach 5C, a Blessing 5C, a Yamaha 11B7C, and a Mounique 7C.
I play a Jupiter Sousaphone, IDK the exact specs or anything.
I also play a Yamaha YBB104 at home, my practice horn. It plays 10x better than the Jupiter or the concert tuba that I play, but it was so badly taken care of that I'm not allowed to play it. = /
I have 4 tuba mouthpieces, a B&S 18, a Bach 22, a Kelly 18 (grey plastic mouthpiece modeled after a Bach 18) which I use as my main mouthpiece because of instrument tone issues, and a Kellyberg, which is a Yellow plastic mouthpiece that is modeled after a higher end Conn mouthpiece.
I LOVE plastic mouthpieces for playing in motion. Even on trumpet, where I borrowed a yellow plastic mouthpiece from J-Man. They improve tone, and they are easier on chops when you have long band practices and/or parades, even a really, REALLY challenging show. Though I reccommend ChopSaver if you insist that you are far above plastic (most of my school thinks that they are. = /)
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Post by jazztastic on Jun 24, 2009 19:48:42 GMT -5
^ Oh boy... I hope you didn't see part of my rant on plastic mouthpieces in that thread then hehehe. I have my reasons though... Our music and shows are pretty darn easy and everyone admits to it too, but I can't stand complaining. It's their fault they can't go an 8 minute show because they NEVER practice at home or spare time, do warm-ups properly, or expose any sort of effort. And besides, I don't know a single jazz musician (high school or professional) that goes through performances with a plastic mouthpiece, and those are way more intense and demanding (not to mention 6-10x longer) than our high school marching shows. But! Whatever works for you and your band, I say hey, keep on doing it!!  I've been meaning to try ChopSaver as well because ChapStick sucks lol.. |
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Post by let1troll on Jun 30, 2009 10:52:30 GMT -5
^^
My band director decided tell my SL that he was going to rip me in front of the entire band for having and using a plastic mouthpiece if I didn't get a metal one by the end of band practice. I don't think it's fair because it's my mouthpiece. I love the way it plays. and I spent the money to buy it. But I will NEVER stop playing on it at home. It improves my embrochre and breath support. So ha to him.
I would NEVER perform in anything but Marching Band with a plastic mouthpiece. I mean I know people who do, but I wouldn't. It just isn't proper in my opinion. I mean, marching is special conditions. I don't play a wind instrument in Jazz anymore anyway. lol. But I would still never play on a plastic ever unless I was moving or practicing for hours at a time. I guess I'm just picky. Because they can really effect you tone when you are just sitting and playing, but they are better than the sloppy tone that you get with metal when you march. Of course, this is all just my opinion.
I love Chop Saver. It smells really good. = ]
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Post by the_sousabone on Jul 5, 2009 14:08:59 GMT -5
I play (for now) on a St. Petersburg 202N. With a Conn Helleburg mouthpiece.
Eventually I'm moving to CC and when I do I'll get a new setup.
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Post by seastone130 on Sept 24, 2009 21:27:17 GMT -5
I play a Conn 88H trombone. My mouthpiece is size 5G... I believe it's a Conn also.
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Post by jazztastic on Sept 25, 2009 19:43:38 GMT -5
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You play more classical I presume?
I'm a sucker for Bach, but I only play it on my baritone or euphonium because it's deeper and mellower.
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Post by trittico on Sept 29, 2009 20:57:32 GMT -5
Meinl-Weston 25
Bach Megatone 24AW
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Phoenix Wright
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Post by Phoenix Wright on Oct 31, 2009 22:43:35 GMT -5
I got a new trumpet for my birthday, so my stats have changed.  Trumpet: French Besson - My first Professional Trunpet, also silver Mouthpeices: I have 4 in total, and i use them all: Bach 5C, Yamaha 7C, Shilke 6A4A and 13A4A Amazing stuff. THis trumpet has REALLY improved my playing ability. There's like... no resistance when i play, and high notes are easy as basic math problems. XD |
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Post by Euphoniums PWN on Nov 14, 2009 22:56:30 GMT -5
During marching season, I played a King 1124SP with a Bach 5GS.
During concert season I play a Yamaha YEP-321S with a Schilke 51D.
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I swear I've tried like 20 Bachs and like 80 other trombones before I decided on my Eastman. I had this moment when I was playing that was just like "THIS IS THE ONE!!" haha same w/ my Curry mouthpiece. 
