Another mouthpiece question.
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TubaRay
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another mouthpiece question
iiipopes certainly likes his Wick. I similarly like the Mike finn 3H that I have. He has told everyone this a few more times than I have....OK!cjk wrote:Does Wick have you on commission?iiipopes wrote:A Wick 1L will smooth out the intonation tendencies. At least it has on the 186 I purchased recently, where other mouthpieces also exaggerated them as well.
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The TubaMeisters
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Roger Lewis
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Try the .....
Conn Helleberg - large model. I have found that this mouthpiece gives me the sound and response that I prefer on my 1291 for symphonic situations. I use a Miraphone TU23 for solo and quinte music.
Just my $0.02
Roger
Just my $0.02
Roger
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iiipopes
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No, I am not on retainer, but I could launch into a chorus of Rule, Britannia spontaneously.
Yes, a Wick 1L is a superlative mouthpiece. It is very deep. Some may dislike it, as all mileage does vary even though the destination is the same.
It's just that with all of the other popular mouthpieces getting so much press on this forum, a little evening of the playing field is required.
Yes, a Wick 1L is a superlative mouthpiece. It is very deep. Some may dislike it, as all mileage does vary even though the destination is the same.
It's just that with all of the other popular mouthpieces getting so much press on this forum, a little evening of the playing field is required.
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Chuck(G)
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OTOH, I've found that small mouthpieces and I don't get along very well--my articulation suffers. But that's a different kettle of fish.bloke wrote:I guess none of my mouthpieces that I've bought over the years ever had any fairy dust sprinkled on them.
NONE of the mouthpieces that I've ever tried on ANY tuba *changed/fixed the intonation of any given tuba AT ALL.
Bicycle dealers have "fit kits", where they measure various aspects of your anatomy and attempt to find the right combination of variables that will work best for you.
Why not a "fit kit" for mouthpieces?