I would rather see you go with weighted backbores than make 2 versions of each mouthpiece. I have used your tops with Warburton weighted backbores with great success. One benifit is that it allows you to use a shallower cup and still have a still have a mellower sound. It would be good to have your backbore tapers in a weighted design. I never noticed any loss of flexibilty with the extra weight.
Steve, I have experimented with weight on mouthpieces for years. I am classically trained, but have played in big bands and bands that tend to play more pops than classical. I work between 1-1/2 and 3 rims. I tend to like B cups more than C cups. I don't go shallow unless I have to play above E above high C. For me adding weight tends to kill flexibility above the staff, although the slots are maybe a little cleaner. Of course then we get into the issue bite, throat and backbore. It seems if I am playing with weight, I end up shedding it. The weight doesn't feel as natural and it seems I work harder. I know Dave Monette has gone with the boat anchor concept for years, in both his trumpets and mouthpieces. I could never play his stuff. Personally I think it takes more physical energy to drive extra metal and if you play First or Principal that wears you down quicker. The orchestral guys may use weight to some advantage on Mahler, Brahms, Beethoven, etc. On something like Mahler 5 or Pictures I would use a standard weight 1-1/2B with a 24 throat and 24 backbore on my C trumpet. I still prefer a 27 throat on the Bb and no extra weight.
I’m with you. That’s why I didn’t go crazy with weight on this. I know that it doesn’t look a lot different. But it doesn’t take much. I think that for certain applications this will work well for many people. But for others maybe not. Like I said in the video. I don’t care for it on my Bb and my C, but I do like it on the Eb. And can definitely see how many people would like the option even though for the most part it’s not my cup of tea.
I would go with a weighted backbore rather than make 2 versions of every mouthpiece. I have used your tops with Warburton weighted backbores with great success. One benefit is that allows you to use a shallower mouthpiece a🎉
I would not want it. I have compared the same mouthpieces in different weights with other mouthpiece makers, and I have always preferred the sound and blow of the more “Bach like” weight. It may depend on what horn you are playing - I am just playing on a Strad.
I would rather see you go with weighted backbores than make 2 versions of each mouthpiece. I have used your tops with Warburton weighted backbores with great success. One benifit is that it allows you to use a shallower cup and still have a still have a mellower sound. It would be good to have your backbore tapers in a weighted design. I never noticed any loss of flexibilty with the extra weight.
Steve, I have experimented with weight on mouthpieces for years. I am classically trained, but have played in big bands and bands that tend to play more pops than classical. I work between 1-1/2 and 3 rims. I tend to like B cups more than C cups. I don't go shallow unless I have to play above E above high C. For me adding weight tends to kill flexibility above the staff, although the slots are maybe a little cleaner. Of course then we get into the issue bite, throat and backbore. It seems if I am playing with weight, I end up shedding it. The weight doesn't feel as natural and it seems I work harder. I know Dave Monette has gone with the boat anchor concept for years, in both his trumpets and mouthpieces. I could never play his stuff. Personally I think it takes more physical energy to drive extra metal and if you play First or Principal that wears you down quicker. The orchestral guys may use weight to some advantage on Mahler, Brahms, Beethoven, etc. On something like Mahler 5 or Pictures I would use a standard weight 1-1/2B with a 24 throat and 24 backbore on my C trumpet. I still prefer a 27 throat on the Bb and no extra weight.
I’m with you. That’s why I didn’t go crazy with weight on this. I know that it doesn’t look a lot different. But it doesn’t take much. I think that for certain applications this will work well for many people. But for others maybe not. Like I said in the video. I don’t care for it on my Bb and my C, but I do like it on the Eb. And can definitely see how many people would like the option even though for the most part it’s not my cup of tea.
I would go with a weighted backbore rather than make 2 versions of every mouthpiece. I have used your tops with Warburton weighted backbores with great success. One benefit is that allows you to use a shallower mouthpiece a🎉
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I would not want it. I have compared the same mouthpieces in different weights with other mouthpiece makers, and I have always preferred the sound and blow of the more “Bach like” weight. It may depend on what horn you are playing - I am just playing on a Strad.
Thanks for the feedback. Personally I’ve always been against it. But for some things I’ve really been liking it.
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Wait. Did you just fat shame me?!🤣 COVID was tough man. Still have some COVID pounds left. 😬😩
@@PatrickMouthpieces, no way, Steve. I would never do that, man. But you're right about COVID. I sure picked up some lbs. Sheesh!