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Blokepiece survey

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So I've saved up a little money and have decided that I want to give a Blokepiece a test drive. I thought it would be interesting to see what combinations of rim/cup/shank that everyone is using. If you have a Sellmansberger mouthpiece, would you mind sharing?

-Rim
-Cup
-Shank
-Horn that you are using it on

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I'm using a Solo #1 standard shank with a #2 med-narrow H-Kote rim on my 2250 F, loving the sound and the extraordinary comfortable rim.
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Why not tell us what horn you are playing and what you want to achieve that is different from what you are getting? I have all of his mouthpieces and use them on different horns to achieve the results I like.

Just trying to narrow down the results.

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Hey Roger, we spoke by email a couple of weeks ago. I'm playing on a Miraphone 1291 BBb. I think I know what combination I want; this was just more of a exercise in curiosity. My biggest decision is what size rim to get. I'm leaning more toward the 33.2mm. What are you using on your 1291?

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Symphony Am symph (3 sizes) & Orch garand shank, C4LA/M-W rim.

Solo Am '0', '2' shank & Br. '0' shank C4LA/M-W rim

Most combo in use is Symph. std. Am shank with 32.6 rim...Love it
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bloke wrote:
I'm leaning more toward the 33.2mm
There is more than one style of rim offered with that opening.

I know. I was just stating that I think I have the style picked out (#2 rim) but I'm trying to decide on the size of it.

Bloke, I do have a questions about the H-Kote. I am a "dry" player. I don't like sliding around on the rim while a play. Will the H-Kote help or hurt that aspect?
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Red solo cup,I love you
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MikeMason wrote:Red solo cup,I love you
hey bloke....that wold be a great idea for a model Red H Kote on the solo cup.... just sayin....if you decide to make one I will not need any royalties...this one is on me...
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How can you tell what size you would need?? I use a R&S TUH 11.....................................................BB
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Your experience may differ, but I can definitely tell the difference between the H-More and the standard stainless rims. In my experience, the standard is as slick as it gets. The H-Kote feels like s brand-new gold mouthpiece rim (for the months I've had it, still feels like new!).
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On my 1291 BBb I use the Symphony model with the standard 33 mm #2 rim. It works very well for me.

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Thanks, Roger. I placed my order Sunday night. I got the same set-up as you, though I did get the H-Kote rim. I'm very excited to get it!
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