[Trombone-l] Doubling on Bass

[John Burton]

Personal preferences ...

1. I don't double on bass, I double on tenor.  Prime instrument is my bass.
2. Schilke 59 for the MP.  
3. Bach 503B for the horn.

Note, check your mouthpiece (whatever horn you buy) for proper fitting in the receiver.  I had to have Schilke turn my MP down a bit to fit the Bach receiver.  Most mouthpiece sources will do this.  I've used http://www.mouthpieceexpress.com/catalog/index.php for most of my mouthpiece purchases.  They'll turn a mouthpiece down if you ask them to.  And do a FINE, PROFESSIONAL job.

Good luck! 


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john burton
Bach 50B3 Bass Trombone
Kanawha Valley Community Band / Slide-by-Slide
South Charleston, West Virginia

-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Marcilliat [mailto:jeffmarcilliat at mac.com] 
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 2:03 AM
To: trombone-l at samford.edu
Subject: [Trombone-l] Doubling on Bass

Hello trombone world -

I've been on this list for years but this is my first post!  I need to start doubling on bass rather quickly.  At IU I went the other route and learned alto.  While I'm trying my best to find a bass in the Bay Area, what is a good mouthpiece for my tenor (Shires .547) that would facilitate the lower range a little better?  I've been working in the low register this week on my Bach 4G, but feel like bigger equipment could help immensely.

Also, what are the best bass trombones out there?  The Conn 62 HCL caught my eye.  I just need something that plays easily and has both valves.  Hoping to hear from you guys.  Thanks!  And if you know somewhere that rents basses in SF, let me know!!

- Jeff Marcilliat
San Francisco 
  
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