Bass trumpet mouthpiece?

[J.c. Sherman]

I would think a Euph Mouthpiece - unless it's the stock 6.5 AL or 12C mouthpieces usually sold to schools - would be far to dark and veiled for a bass trumpet.

Getzen used to market their bass trumpet (I think Bach did too, briefly) as an alternative to the trombone or euph for marching, much like the flugel-bones. Several were purchased for that reason.

J.c.S.

[iiipopes]

Regarding cup geometry, too shallow, and the tone will be too grainy; too deep, and yes, the tone will turn to mud.

A couple of mouthpieces not mentioned that has just come to mind that might also work: Wick 9BS or 7CS. I have played the 6BS, and it's great for mid-section bone work, but it might be a tad deep for bass trumpet. A lot of players who use the 6BS for their section work then use the 7CS for lead work to get the extra presence, as it has a slightly shallower cup and slightly smaller throat (for a Wick mouthpiece), but the same rim and diameter, so it might work well, depending on the range you need. The 9BS is slightly smaller diameter than the 7CS, and like the 12C or Yammy 48, is considered suitable as a "starter" bone mouthpiece, which means it might also work well with bass trumpet.

[Bob Kolada]

I played an 11C or 12C on mine (crap, which was it?!?! ) and I, after having only played bass trombone and tuba for the past few years, felt it was too small. Don't be afraid of going small on bass trumpet; it's a completely different feel.

[kanstulbrass]

We tested our Model 1088 bass trumpet with an 11C and a 12C, among others. It ships with a 12C but we'll substitute an 11C on request.

Early play testing on the Model 1088 was done by myself, and subsequent (and more intensive) testing was done by Alan Kaplan and Charlie Loper. The bass trumpet itself plays much like the Bach, but is freer blowing with better intonation and response. As well, it's more readily available - the build time being approximately four to six weeks.