[Trombone-l] Fw: Mouthopieces

[dajohansen@cox.net]

Man, things have really changed.  If we went back in time, say one hundred years, snagged a symphony bone player and brought him back to 2007, I wonder what he's think of today's sound.

dj


---- Gary Maxwell <gdmaxwell at sbcglobal.net> wrote: 
> 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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