Have a Mirafone 186 BBb??? What mouthpiece do you prefer???

trseaman · Post by **trseaman** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:51 pm

Hello all,

Just trying to figure out what mouthpiece might work best for me. Or at least where I should start looking!

Thanks, Tim

Norm in Bellevue · Post by **Norm in Bellevue** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 11:00 pm

Well I've just bought a 188 CC. The TU 31 that came with it is working out really well. I've tried several others including several Hellebergs. None are as good. YMMV.

Teubonium · Post by **Teubonium** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 2:07 pm

I like the way my 186 plays/sounds with a Marcinkiewicz N4 Tommy Johnson.

trseaman · Post by **trseaman** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 7:14 pm

Thanks for your replies...

I've used a MF3 a PT50 and a couple other smaller MP's but I'm having problems with the lower register. The notes don't pop out and I have to work hard to maintain the pitch. Even then they are still stuffy or fluffy... Is it a MP problem, larger bore issue, or could it just be user error? I haven't had the 186 that long; could it take some getting used to? Any suggestions would be helpful???

Thanks, Tim

ai698 · Post by **ai698** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 7:33 pm

I've always felt the 186 can use any mouthpiece that works for you. Just depends on what fits size-wise and sound-wise. IMHO