However plastic mouthpieces also feel sticky on the chops, which can reduce flexibility. Plastic mouthpieces can produce a darker sound. The extra mass dampens the brighter overtones, makes slotting more secure, adds core to the sound, and makes it slightly darker. However, you can increase the mass of the mouthpiece by adding a brass tone modifier. We do not make heavy weight Wedge horn mouthpieces. You might change from medium to deep cups and 67 to 66 rim size. One way to minimize the loss of range that comes with a deeper cup is to reduce diameter at the same time. Using a deeper cup will produce a darker sound and bigger low register, but the upper register gets harder. I want a darker sound and better low register without giving up range.Ī darker sound can be achieved a few different ways: The big three seem to be better range, greater endurance, and a different or generally improved sound. Then ask yourself what you would like to get from a new mouthpiece. Dave by visiting our Contact Us page.ĭo you want to do your own research on what size might be better for you? The best way to get fitted is to complete a fitting survey, or book a phone call or Zoom chat with Dr. This works well, since the rim sizes are the same.Īre you thinking that you need a different size? To select the diameter match the diameter of your flugelhorn mouthpiece to the diameter of the same rim size on one of our Trumpet Mouthpiece Comparison Tables. If you are happy with your current mouthpiece and just want to know what the Wedge design can do for your playing you can simply select a mouthpiece with a similar cup depth (see cup descriptions below) and diameter similar to your current mouthpiece. Looking for a quick way to find a Wedge similar to your current mouthpiece?

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