F tuba Mouthpiece/ MMX Baer F

[ZachDomrese]

I'm looking for a mouthpiece like a PT-65 but with a sharper rim. any suggestions?
Also I was wondering if anyone had any specs on the new Alan Baer mmx F tuba mouthpiece as there are none on G&W's website.

Thanks
Zach Domrese

[TheHatTuba]

The rim on my MMVI CC doesn't feel "helleberg" sharp, but isn't quite as round as a PT64. I was told they were modeled after the C4 rim, which it does feel a lot like, just bigger and steel.

[ZachDomrese]

The rim on my MMVI CC doesn't feel "helleberg" sharp, but isn't quite as round as a PT64. I was told they were modeled after the C4 rim, which it does feel a lot like, just bigger and steel.

I was talking about the AlanBaer MMX F - Solo Stainless Steel Standard Shank

http://www.king-cart.com/Giddingsandweb ... atch=exact

it's the one on the bottom.

[TheHatTuba]

The rim on my MMVI CC doesn't feel "helleberg" sharp, but isn't quite as round as a PT64. I was told they were modeled after the C4 rim, which it does feel a lot like, just bigger and steel.

I was talking about the AlanBaer MMX F - Solo Stainless Steel Standard Shank

http://www.king-cart.com/Giddingsandweb ... atch=exact

it's the one on the bottom.

Yes, but to my knowledge, all the rims in the Baer series have the same/VERY similar rim.

[ZachDomrese]

oh, that's good to know because I used the MMVI CC for awhile and loved the rim

[Lukowicz]

Zach,
A few things to keep in mind...

The MMX is labeled as a solo MP, so I would be careful to not judge the sound characteristics when comparing to other "orchestral/ensemble" F tuba pieces. From my experience, it is not meant to produce a large amount of weight in the sound, like you would need to for quintet or larger ensemble works. It is a great mouthpiece for solo playing as it slightly brightens the sound, adds clarity, and helps to ease the transition into the upper register. It does help my large piston F to sound more like a rotor tuba when performing solo recitals. For me, this eliminated the need to buy a second horn.

Just my 3 cents
Tom