sound

[Steve Inman]

If you like the Wick mouthpieces, a Wick 1(L) may give you a modest increase in the fullness of your sound. I also believe they may now make a slightly larger version of this mpc. also -- something like a 1XL (I don't remember the model number).

But other mouthpieces have even larger cup volumes. The Conn Helleberg may be a bit larger than the Wick 1. A Bach 7 is even larger.

To avoid moving up in size too dramatically (Wick 2 mpc. inside diameter is 32mm), you might look for something around 33mm. (Wick 1 is 32.5, Bach 7 is 33.25, Conn Helleberg is about 32.8 I think).

Also, a "funnel-shaped" mpc. will yield one sort of sound (fewer overtones, more fundamental), while a bowl-shaped mpc. will typically provide more overtones. So the shape of the cup will also make a difference.

Hope that helps,

[winston]

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