?? to manufacturer tuba mpc with small old european shank??

Ulli · Post by **Ulli** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:00 pm

I know, there are the Denis Wick mpc 1 -5, as well the mike Finn 4.
with the old small European shank. (Boosey Tubas) But are there other manufacturers and brands with such mpc?
Regards
Ulli

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:48 pm

I don't know about the situation currently, but one used to be able to special-order Schilke and Bach mouthpieces with the small shank (I've got one of each). I suspect that Bach probably doesn't take special orders now.

And Doug Elliott can probably supply a component small shank for any of his tuba mouthpieces. (Got one of those too).

tubatooter1940 · Post by **tubatooter1940** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:08 pm

I found a Kelly 24AW and a G&W Diablo with the shank size you specified-also a Schilke66

iiipopes · Post by **iiipopes** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:25 pm

About any boutique manufacturer will make the small shank on special order.

But as listed above, about the only truly stock item is the Wick, and the only "special" order that is readily available is the PT.

Side note: On my Besson BBb, I can use a Kelly. Even though it only goes in @ 1/2 inch, it is sufficient to keep it secure because of the light weight of the mouthpiece, and I do not notice any intonation difficulties or abnormalities as a result. All I have to do is push my main tuning slide in slightly from its usual position.

Ulli · Post by **Ulli** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 9:14 am

Thank you for all hints.
Regards
Ulli