Re: MPC recommendations


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Posted by JoeS on January 19, 2003 at 01:25:23:

In Reply to: MPC recommendations posted by ENT tuba on January 18, 2003 at 22:57:57:

I've posted this several times when an identical inquiry comes up...

You might try a Schilke 69C4...fairly shallow cup, small throat, comfortable rim, and identical to the "old" Mirafone C4, except the Schilke is under $60 (at least to my friends).

The Mirafone C4 used to be the "stock" mouthpiece with old 186 model tubas.

Sometimes, I custom order these with a larger throat size - .324", I think (typical "Helleberg" throat). These special orders are popular, cost a bit more, require a wait, and are not returnable for any reason. WWBW probably sells mouthpieces on trial. I frankly prefer to keep it simple and sell to those who know what they want or are simply willing to eBay things away that they decide "aren't for them". Shank scuffs, saliva scum, fingerprints, scratches, chips, and flattened display boxes simply aren't worth arguing (to me) over with an item in this price range (for the sake of perspective, about the price of a month's worth of top-quality oboe reeds).


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