Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:48 am
Larger than what? The PT-36 in your signature? If so, you already have a pretty large mouthpiece that gives good definition and projection. Any larger, and you will start losing projection and definition. I think you're good to go already.
If you want an outdoor mouthpiece, try a Kelly lexan. It doesn't break when you drop it, it won't dent your horn when you drop it (you're outdoors - you will drop it) it is temperature insensitive, you can get it in your school's color, and the Kellyberg should coordinate nicely with your PT36. Good projection and definition of tone. The only fault I find with a Kelly is you may have to wrap the throat with a ring of golfer's lead tape to keep it from "cracking" notes at higher dynamic levels. Most places have it for @$30, occasionally you find one used on eBay and elsewhere, and you can order direct from kellymouthpieces.com if your local store won't get it in for you.
I use a Kelly 18 exclusively outdoors, to great complimentary feedback on all of my horns. That compliments my Curry 128D on my Miraphone and my Wick 1 on my Besson, with the slightly smaller cup, 32.5, than the PT36 and the Kellyberg, both at 33mm with the moderate rim.
Indeed. Every tuba/souzy player should have a Kelly to go along with his/her regular mouthpiece just because, or if for no other reason, than just what you said, preserving your concert mouthpiece, and for temperature extremes so you don't freeze your chops at Christmas or sear them like a steak on Independence day.
For you, yes, a Kellyberg.
If you want an outdoor mouthpiece, try a Kelly lexan. It doesn't break when you drop it, it won't dent your horn when you drop it (you're outdoors - you will drop it) it is temperature insensitive, you can get it in your school's color, and the Kellyberg should coordinate nicely with your PT36. Good projection and definition of tone. The only fault I find with a Kelly is you may have to wrap the throat with a ring of golfer's lead tape to keep it from "cracking" notes at higher dynamic levels. Most places have it for @$30, occasionally you find one used on eBay and elsewhere, and you can order direct from kellymouthpieces.com if your local store won't get it in for you.
I use a Kelly 18 exclusively outdoors, to great complimentary feedback on all of my horns. That compliments my Curry 128D on my Miraphone and my Wick 1 on my Besson, with the slightly smaller cup, 32.5, than the PT36 and the Kellyberg, both at 33mm with the moderate rim.
Indeed. Every tuba/souzy player should have a Kelly to go along with his/her regular mouthpiece just because, or if for no other reason, than just what you said, preserving your concert mouthpiece, and for temperature extremes so you don't freeze your chops at Christmas or sear them like a steak on Independence day.
For you, yes, a Kellyberg.
