This mouthpiece produces a rather large tone with a good center. All the Schilke standard characteristics make this an excellent mouthpiece for the legitimate musician to produce a full orchestral quality. Corresponds to the #15C4 but with a shallow “A” cup and tight “a” backbore for extreme upper register playing.
What are the different trumpet mouthpiece sizes?
Sizes:
- 1C – Medium – 17.00 mm – Medium wide – Large diameter, medium cup – good for all-around use.
- 11/2C – Medium – 17.00 mm – Medium wide – Large diameter, medium cup – good for all-around use.
- 3C – Medium – 16.30 mm – Medium wide – Fairly large cup, good for all-around use.
Where are Schilke trumpets made?
Melrose Park, IL USA
Schilke Music Products Referred to as “Custom Built,” we make each instrument by hand with the sense of attention and detail of a custom builder. All parts are produced at our facility in Melrose Park, IL USA.
What are Bach mouthpieces made of?
brass bars
In the Bach workshop, crafting a mouthpiece begins with innovative, yet classic designs and is then carved by a computer-numeric-controlled machine that shapes and cuts solid brass bars. Each step is precise within one ten-thousandth of an inch.
How do I know what size mouthpiece I need?
In Bach mouthpieces, the cup design is referred to by a letter (eg C). The cup depth is designated by a number (eg 7). A larger number will give a “shallower” cup, and a smaller rim diameter. A 1½C will be deeper than 7C and have a larger inner rim diameter.
Are Benge trumpets still made?
Upon King’s later sale of the company, Kanstul acquired the Benge tooling, and in cooperation with Elden’s son, Donald Benge, set out to manufacture a line of instruments that would continue the legacy left by Elden and his famous Burbank-era horns. These are the Burbank Trumpets of today.
What does C mean in mouthpieces?
Cup size: This refers to the profile of the cup. In Bach mouthpieces, the cup design is referred to by a letter (eg C). The cup depth is designated by a number (eg 7). A larger number will give a “shallower” cup, and a smaller rim diameter.
What does a 3C mouthpiece do?
The Bach 3c mouthpiece has a slightly bigger cup than the 7c. The cup is the part that touches your lips and a bigger cup makes it easier to control the tone, but it also makes it more difficult to hit the high-pitched notes.
Is a 3C mouthpiece good for high notes?
If you are looking to reach notes in the higher register, then this mouthpiece will definitely help you do so. Just do have in mind that 3C is the shallowest in the medium size group, so make sure that it is the mouthpiece you’re looking for.
