Posted by js on July 01, 2003 at 16:31:42:
In Reply to: Small-shank 51D anyone? posted by Joe Baker on July 01, 2003 at 14:11:42:
We have some SS-51D mouthpieces in stock (Are you still stopping by?) and that is about the most stupid-*ss recommendation for a trombone mouthpiece (PARTICULARLY for marching band) that anyone could possibly concoct.
1/ It's a euphonium mouthpiece, not a trombone mouthpiece - designed to offer a tuba-like sound with almost NO brilliance.
2/ NO BRILLIANCE...Why have trombones?
3/ If one is to use the wrong mouthpiece that effectively muffles the sound of an instrument - AND IN THE MEANTIME ONE IS EXERTING AT LEAST 50% OF THEIR ENERGY TO MARCHING - uhh, why have a marching band?
Joe "Get a 6-1/2AL, fill in the '6-1/2AL' stamping with epoxy, paint over that area with silver paint, and stamp '51D' on the side with a metal stamp set from ENCO (cheap). The director is an ignoramus." S.
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The Conn 7 is probably a Bach 7 copy. The EXTERIOR of the Conn 7 formerly was a Bach replica, but now has a different appearance.