Posted by Mark in Ohio on January 07, 2001 at 16:03:11:
In Reply to: DEG Nylon Cup posted by Doug on January 06, 2001 at 23:09:15:
Doug:
It's real close to a Bach 18 in both shape (bowl) and overall proportions.
Actually fun to play on & feels responsive, but loses core & everything else if you really start cranking.
It's not the worst thing you could pop into a sousaphone this winter for obvious reasons. that Nylon rim feels real nice (even when you're indoors). A less obvious benefit is that the light weight makes it much less prone to falling out of the horn, too.
I often wish I could just take the Astro-cup rim, and put it on a 'real' mouthpiece.
Last I checked, cost would be a little less than a regular Bach or Benge mpc.
Hope this helps.
Mark Mazak