Are Schilke mouthpieces good?
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 is the Backbore of a mouthpiece?
The Backbore is the expanding, tapered, interior section of the mouthpiece that begins after the cylindrical throat or bore, and extends until it exits the mouthpiece. It can be made up of one, or many small tapers. The total length of the Backbore has a taper.
What mouthpiece did Al Hirt use?
640″ JT AH D Trumpet Mouthpiece.
What material are brass mouthpieces usually made from?
Mouthpieces have traditionally been formed of solid brass. Due to brass often containing lead and being toxic upon contact, brass mouthpieces are usually plated with either gold or silver to protect the player from potential brass poisoning.
What trumpet did Al Hirt play?
He was a huge man (nicknamed “Jumbo”), with a huge personality…and he had a huge sound. His range on his LeBlanc custom-made trumpet was seemingly endless; and he made it all look easy.
Is Schilke a good trumpet?
Like many American trumpet players of my generation, I used Schilke for high pitched trumpet playing but not for anything else. It played better than most cornets and better than any C trumpet I had ever played so I bought it on impulse.
What is the model number on a Schilke mouthpiece?
When a Schilke Standard Series mouthpiece has a standard backbore, rim and cup, only the cup diameter (first number) is shown on the mouthpiece to designate the model number.
How big is the mouthpiece on a Schilke trumpet?
Schilke Trumpet Mouthpieces Model Diameter Throat Description Millim. Inches 5A4 15.84 .624″ 40/64″ 26 Small cup diameter with shallow “A” cup and semi-flat rim offers comfort and resistance in the upper register. 6A4A 15.99 .630″ 40/64″ 27 ARTIST MODEL – Developed for Bill Chase.
Which is the best rim for a Schilke?
The #3 standard Schilke rim has the feel that most players prefer in a rim. It has a flat enough contour to distribute the slight pressure needed to provide an air seal but is rounded slightly to offer increased flexibility. The flatter #4 rim provides cushion and comfort in the upper register.
What are the specs for a piccolo mouthpiece?
ARTIST MODEL – The combination of the shallow “A” cup, semi-flat #4 rim and tight “a” backbore aids an extremely high register. An ideal piccolo mouthpiece. 10A4 16.43 .647″