[Trombone-l] Fw: Mouthopieces

[Gary Maxwell]

The 1956 Bach mouthpieces is No. 6 1/2-AL (formerly inscribed "Clarke Model
Large", 25.4 mm 1", Medium deep. Medium wide, well rounder.  Comfortable
rim.  The model is exactly the same as the 6 1/2-A.  Especially designed for
symphony and concert trombones who strive for a Teutonic quality of tone,
obtained through a larger throat and larger backbore.  Recommended for
euphoniun, particularly for a player who desires a beautiful, round, mellow 
tone of great carrying power and substantial volume.  It requires more 
physical strength to fill, also a well developed, powerful embouchure.

The 7-C, 24.75 mm 63/64.  Medium shallow.  Medium wide rim, not too sharp. 
Very comfortable "lay."  This mouthpiece was especially desigmed for players 
who prefer a medium large cup diameter to assure a large volume of tone. 
The shallower cup produces great brilliancy, which is very affective for 
concert and military band.  An excellect all-around mouthpiece for the 
legitimate professional.

Good?
Gary Maxwell





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dr Dennis L. Clason" <dclason at nmsu.edu>
To: <PrivtBnkr at aol.com>
Cc: <trombone-l at server5.samford.edu>
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007 2:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Trombone-l] Mouthopieces


> The 6.5AL is a deeper mouthpiece than the 7C, inside rim diameters are
> close to the same.  The throat and backbore on the 6.5AL are
> considerably bigger than on the 7C.  I don't find that the 6.5AL works
> well for me on horns smaller than a King 3B.  The 6.5A has Bach's
> standard tenor throat and backbore with the same cup and rim as the
> 6.5AL.  It's a better match for me on small horns.
>
> The legend I heard was that Vincent Bach designed the 6.5 AL for Glenn
> Dodson, who used it on a Conn 78H.  If true, it explains why the thing
> works so well on medium to medium-large horns.
>
> Basically, if you're happy with the 7C I'd forget about all this stuff.
>
> Dennis
>
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