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To all the Alex F-ers out there,

What mouthpiece do you use? I recently acquired an Alex F tuba with no mouthpiece.

Much appreciated!

Right now I like a PT-64 on mine, but any small cup shaped mouthpieces seems to work well. The Bobo Solo was a pretty good fit as was an old PT-9 that I had for a while. My horn is a bit smaller than a lot of the Alexander F's that I see, so YMMV.

I currently use a Dillon F1. I find that it doesn't limit the sound of the instrument and really helps to zing the high range.

I remember trying MANY mouthpieces when I first got the horn about 7 years ago. I feel your pain.

Good luck.

Jon

I've kept a PT-9 all these years just for use on my Alex F. The Laskey 28 C is a close modern design, and works very well. The old PT-9 has a very wide and rounded rim while the Laskey comes with a standard rim (thinner rim, more defined inner edge).

I really like my F tuba to ring, and these mps produce that. Intonation is very good, and the smaller volume cup seems to help articulation speed and clarity.

Karl "who can't imagine ever selling his Alex F" H.

+1 on the old PT 9. Fit's my 80's vintage Alex without any need for an adapter.

Just to clarify, isn't the old PT-9 the modern PT-64?

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arpthark wrote:Just to clarify, isn't the old PT-9 the modern PT-64?

Not sure. I had heard there were differences: slight or large, I just don't know. It's been so long since I compared...

I think there were enough differences that I passed on the 64...

Karl "mind must be going" H.

What are you using on the CC? You should TRY something by the same maker, just a little shallower and slightly smaller diameter rim. This is a good place to start.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions!

Tony, I use a Laskey 30H Euro on my big CC. I ordered a 28C Euro this morning.

My horn has a Euro shank receiver. Is this the case for some of yours as well (I'm not sure whether this was the original receiver or not)?