I bought an LM-7 about 5 months ago, and it's amazing.
But, I am curious to see others opinions about what they believe to be, the best LOUD mouthpiece. If you have no opinion, then say what you think of your LOUD mouthpiece.
Just Curious
LOUD mouthpieces!!
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Well criminy, that isn't loud. I have a 30H, and it's just a medium, general purpose thing. Nice response and playability, but the Jim Self Replica, Faxx Helleburg, and Bach 7 will all grand kahuna the bejeezus out of the 30H.Your LM-7 (imo) is a hybrid version of the Schilke Helleberg II / Laskey 30H.
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I thought it was one's lips. Back to school for me.its not the mouthpiece that makes the sound, its the tuba
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Loud mouthpieces
There you go trying to emphasize the player again, instead of the equipment. What are you trying to do? Are you trying to put some poor instrument or mouthpiece manufacturer out of business? I am quite certain that there is a mouthpiece and a horn out there that will turn me into the greatest tuba player who ever lived. If it were to be true that it was my lips, what hope do I have left?SplatterTone wrote:I thought it was one's lips. Back to school for me.its not the mouthpiece that makes the sound, its the tuba
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I certainly agree with this.cktuba wrote: However, certain equipment can make it easier to produce certain sounds by decreasing the effort required to produce that sound. If you can eliminate an obstacle and have one less thing to worry about, and therefore more time to spend practicing your weak areas, I think it is worth the effort to do so.
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You know, I think the biggest mistake Joe Murphy made with those mouthpieces was naming them, "LOUD." I knew that certain players would never be able to get over the ridiculous name.
Despite the fact that I didn't like the name, I went out on a whim and bought one of these about 3 months ago, and am not at all disappointed with my decision. I bought the LM-10, which was a bit larger than what I have been playing on, but with a little adjustment have been happy with the results. The mouthpiece produces a very vibrant and clear sound, and really "lights up" my horn. The craftsmanship on the mouthpieces is also second to none.
I would recommend to everyone to give these mouthpieces a try. I know different equipment will sound different on all horns with all players, but I think these are worth a blow.
Despite the fact that I didn't like the name, I went out on a whim and bought one of these about 3 months ago, and am not at all disappointed with my decision. I bought the LM-10, which was a bit larger than what I have been playing on, but with a little adjustment have been happy with the results. The mouthpiece produces a very vibrant and clear sound, and really "lights up" my horn. The craftsmanship on the mouthpieces is also second to none.
I would recommend to everyone to give these mouthpieces a try. I know different equipment will sound different on all horns with all players, but I think these are worth a blow.
David Rappenecker, PhD
Tubist, Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra
Burlington, Iowa
Tubist, Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra
Burlington, Iowa