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Hey everyone,

I've always wanted to learn how to play a trombone, for shits and giggles, and yesterday I went ahead and bought a pBone as it's very inexpensive and can teach me the basics. The pBone only takes a small shank mouthpiece, and after having played the tuba for 17 years now.. my chops are saying: NO WAY!

Does anyone have any recommendations or know of a company that makes tuba sized rim mouthpieces with a small trombone shank? I'm aiming for getting the largest mouthpiece with a small shank, but I know there are hybrids out there that have tuba sized mouthpieces that fit into other instruments..

Thanks!

The only way I know of for you could get such a beast would be by contacting Doug Elliott and getting one of his set-ups.

http://www.dougelliottmouthpieces.com/contents.html" target="_blank

However, I don't know how effective a really large mouthpiece will sound a a really small horn.

Kanstul made some George Roberts mouthpieces in small shank. I have one somewhere in the shop. It's about a Bach 1.25G or 1.5G size. That being said, I don't imagine it's a great match for a pBone. But you can call the shop and have one of the boys play test it for you.

Best,

Steve Ferguson
/hornguys

Edit: we made a sound clip of the test: http://youtu.be/153xbn1k2H8?t=10s

Ferguson wrote: Edit: we made a sound clip of the test: http://youtu.be/153xbn1k2H8?t=10s

Well done! But as much as the mouthpiece clearly shines in this application, I can't help thinking it's kind of a waste of money for the OP. The mouthpiece that comes with hasn't been very popular, but something like a Kelly 6½ AL in a matching color is going to be a fraction of the price and more fun in the long run, that's just my opinion.

Steve, how do you think it'd work in a small shank euph?

If the OP really wants what he was asking for, a tuba rim on a small shank trombone mouthpiece, I do make it and it does work. The only problem right now is that I'm out on tour for a month. If you're still interested get back to me later. I would be happy to put it together and play it for you over the phone to prove to you that it works.

I have played a trombone that would accept a tuba mouthpiece, and the sound was not very good, the facility worse. Better to take your time.