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My Great Mouthpiece Safari (Take 3)
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:31 am
by Gilligan
I've been searching for the best mouthpiece for my Shilllerberger 191 clone for the last two month now.
So far I've found the Denis Wick 1 is giving the best balance between a solid full bottom end and a vibrant mid and upper range.
I've tried;
Bobo Symphonic had a great bottom but weaker in the mid range.
Marc. 3W had great mids and highs but lost out on the bottom.
PT-44 had great bottom but not as good upper range.
Anybody have a good recommendation?
Re: My Great Mouthpiece Safari (Take 3)
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:21 am
by clunkertruck
Re: My Great Mouthpiece Safari (Take 3)
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:31 am
by Gilligan
Yup,. that definitly clarifies things!!!
Re: My Great Mouthpiece Safari (Take 3)
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:15 am
by arminhachmer
Bloke, thank you. You made my day. You must have a helluva pic library.
Re: My Great Mouthpiece Safari (Take 3)
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:05 am
by bort
Yeah yeah, but where's pic representing the good one?
Re: My Great Mouthpiece Safari (Take 3)
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 11:38 am
by toobagrowl
Gotta admit......Bloke made me chuckle with his post
Gilligan wrote:I've been searching for the best mouthpiece for my Shilllerberger 191 clone for the last two month now.
So far I've found the Denis Wick 1 is giving the best balance between a solid full bottom end and a vibrant mid and upper range.
I've tried;
Bobo Symphonic had a great bottom but weaker in the mid range.
Marc. 3W had great mids and highs but lost out on the bottom.
PT-44 had great bottom but not as good upper range.
Anybody have a good recommendation?
@Gilligan:
The Denis Wick 1 seems to be working well for you - better than the other mouthpieces you were using on your tuba. I don't quite understand what you are looking for? Could you help us out?
Re: My Great Mouthpiece Safari (Take 3)
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:03 pm
by tubajazzo
a picture always says more than 1000 words....
so great, man....
Re: My Great Mouthpiece Safari (Take 3)
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:08 pm
by iiipopes
Gilligan wrote:So far I've found the Denis Wick 1 is giving the best balance between a solid full bottom end and a vibrant mid and upper range.
Re: My Great Mouthpiece Safari (Take 3)
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:45 pm
by Tubaryan12
bloke, that was impressive.
Re: My Great Mouthpiece Safari (Take 3)
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:05 pm
by bearphonium
Bloke, I think that's a new high!
Re: My Great Mouthpiece Safari (Take 3)
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:30 pm
by tubaforce
Hi!
All kidding aside, don't forget to try each mouthpeice with a tuner, and have a qualified listener or two evaluate your sound. You may be surprised at the feedback your listeners provide. And remember to evaluate each mouthpeice in a room large enough to allow your sound tp fully develope.Low ceilings cause a muting effect on your sound.
Happy hunting,
Al
