Not trying to be a smart alek, but how do you "try" mouthpieces? Trying mouthpieces to find the best fit isn't exactly like trying on different sizes of clothes that are on a rack. If you aren't a professional like Joe and you don't live near a big city, how do you get access to them? Will companies let you return and exchange them until you get the right one? You can't just buy a bunch of them because they aren't cheap. Thanks.
Some manufactures or shops have a mouthpiece trial, from a couple of weeks to maybe a month, you can order several mouthpieces to try, send back the ones you do not want (usually for a small fee). Make a trip to a brass store (or festival) and try all that you can. They can narrow you down to the basics (rim size, cup) and recommend which ones might fit you best. (There are only 2 shops in my area so I am very limited.)
I advise everyone to first try different rim shapes. Some may cut too much into your embochure and tear you down quickly. These rims may however slot in notes more easily. Some also may be too small for your embouchure. Other rim shapes may have easier feel on the lips but lack that slotting of the note.
I tried the 67 SYMPH model, because I knew that the 55 or 60 would be too small for my face. I like the response and sound I get with the 67, but it's just way too big. Laskey should make a size that's around a 63 or 64.
He clearly states, observe your endurance, response in articulation, evenness is glissando, comfort on your face, evenness of tone across registers, evenness of buzz.. etc..
Personally I’ve used a Hammond 11M
For 6 of the 10 years I’ve been playing and it works excellent for me!
love from Sweden
What about military marching band ( UK Style ) ? Do you need a mouthpiece to play louder with more accent ?
Not trying to be a smart alek, but how do you "try" mouthpieces? Trying mouthpieces to find the best fit isn't exactly like trying on different sizes of clothes that are on a rack. If you aren't a professional like Joe and you don't live near a big city, how do you get access to them? Will companies let you return and exchange them until you get the right one? You can't just buy a bunch of them because they aren't cheap. Thanks.
Some manufactures or shops have a mouthpiece trial, from a couple of weeks to maybe a month, you can order several mouthpieces to try, send back the ones you do not want (usually for a small fee). Make a trip to a brass store (or festival) and try all that you can. They can narrow you down to the basics (rim size, cup) and recommend which ones might fit you best. (There are only 2 shops in my area so I am very limited.)
I advise everyone to first try different rim shapes. Some may cut too much into your embochure and tear you down quickly. These rims may however slot in notes more easily. Some also may be too small for your embouchure. Other rim shapes may have easier feel on the lips but lack that slotting of the note.
thought not easy for everyone to access, a 3d printer is a great tool for any player to use as you can print infinitely many shapes and sizes
I tried the 67 SYMPH model, because I knew that the 55 or 60 would be too small for my face. I like the response and sound I get with the 67, but it's just way too big. Laskey should make a size that's around a 63 or 64.
Whack one in the instrument and practice
I didn't realize this was an ad. Didn't learn anything.
He clearly states, observe your endurance, response in articulation, evenness is glissando, comfort on your face, evenness of tone across registers, evenness of buzz.. etc..