WTB: Deck 3F mouthpiece

sc_curtis · Post by **sc_curtis** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:08 am

I searched the archives, and found a flurry of selling advertisements, but they seemed to have dried up about 3 years ago. Anyone out there using one as a paperweight? (Literally!)

I think its a very silly-looking mouthpiece, but I bought a Deck 3 a few months back to be goofy, and dammit if it sounds awesome! I hate the looks it gets from people (geez I feel like a high school when people see it and give me "the look") but I gotta go with what sounds good!

I even did a blind listening test with some people with very PICKY ears, and I was hoping they would pick a more "normal-looking" mouthpiece, but this was far above the others. I just can't get comfy with the VERY rounded rim. So, I thought I'd give the 3F a whirl just to see, but it seems a little hard to locate.

If you don't have one, and know where I could look, I'd very much appreciate any help.

Thanks,
Steve

sc_curtis · Post by **sc_curtis** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:29 am

Scooby Tuba wrote:...some of the LOUD line has a lot of the Deck qualities in them...

LOUD Mouthpieces website wrote:LM-5
BBb or CC Tuba
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 32.6 mm. diameter.
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 7.48mm. Inner diameter - 33.2mm standard.
THROAT BORE: 8.6mm.

Model LM-5 is a blast from the past with a complete make-over. The cup is based on the Deck #3 from the '90's with a redesigned bore. Packed in 3.8 inches of stainless steel and a choice of screw rims (all wider than the original Deck), the LM 5 delivers a full, focused, and POWERFUL orchestral sound.

Is this the one you are referring to? How much of a difference do you think the redesigned bore makes?

P.S. We both must be crazy!