Mouthpiece intensifiers, is this a "gimmicky" kind - Page 2

camelbrass · 01-07-2004, 07:16 AM

Hi there,

Kanstul usually send out there horns with a fairly middle of the road mp which will probably be OK until you're up and running. My Chicago came with a CG3 and the best double gig bag you've ever seen. Good luck.

Regards

Trevor

PS It may be worth asking Priscilla what she is sending.

SteelyDan · 01-07-2004, 08:33 PM

Hi Spawn,
From my experience with them I will say that mp intensifiers definitely DO make a difference and it's not necessarily a good one. My last teacher is still a BIG believer in these things, but even he will tell you that it took a lot of experimentation to get the combination he was looking for. He finally had a jewler make several of his own design and they work great for his horn/mp(Bach Strad & Bach 1 1/2C, 3C both pieces bored out to a #24 throat) and playing style. I tried the same combination and although it worked a lot better than the standard Bach MP I eventually settled on a GR mouthpiece from Bruce Lee and haven't looked back since then; the difference in a properly designed mp such as GR is amazing! Anyway, I'm echoing other statements when I say that you should definitely talk to Mr. Lee; he's not only knowledgeable, he's got integrity that is admirable and second to none.

Have a Great Day!
Dan

Spawn · 01-07-2004, 08:41 PM

The Chicago 1001 normally comes with a CG3 (Claude Gordon). However, Priscilla is also going to let me try a CG7.

Thanks for the info/advice. I need to start playing and try both of these mouthpieces first. Then, after awhile, I will be in a better position to discuss with Mr. Lee what I need.

Thanks again.

Tootsall · 01-07-2004, 09:01 PM

Good move, Spawn. No point in getting involved in a mouthpiece safari before you know whether or not you NEED a desk drawer full of brass bits! Give it a year or two.

Spawn · 01-07-2004, 09:13 PM

I have a tendency of thinking too far in advance.

I spoke with Priscilla today and got some slide grease and valve oil (Zaja). I don't even have the horns yet!

I also got some trumpet books off EBAY, so I could go over the basics and plan out my practice time.

Like I said, forward thinking. :wink:

01-07-2004, 08:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
SteelyDan Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 100	Hi Spawn, From my experience with them I will say that mp intensifiers definitely DO make a difference and it's not necessarily a good one. My last teacher is still a BIG believer in these things, but even he will tell you that it took a lot of experimentation to get the combination he was looking for. He finally had a jewler make several of his own design and they work great for his horn/mp(Bach Strad & Bach 1 1/2C, 3C both pieces bored out to a #24 throat) and playing style. I tried the same combination and although it worked a lot better than the standard Bach MP I eventually settled on a GR mouthpiece from Bruce Lee and haven't looked back since then; the difference in a properly designed mp such as GR is amazing! Anyway, I'm echoing other statements when I say that you should definitely talk to Mr. Lee; he's not only knowledgeable, he's got integrity that is admirable and second to none. Have a Great Day! Dan
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01-07-2004, 08:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
Spawn Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 63	The Chicago 1001 normally comes with a CG3 (Claude Gordon). However, Priscilla is also going to let me try a CG7. Thanks for the info/advice. I need to start playing and try both of these mouthpieces first. Then, after awhile, I will be in a better position to discuss with Mr. Lee what I need. Thanks again.
Spawn Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 63

01-07-2004, 09:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
Spawn Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 63	I have a tendency of thinking too far in advance. I spoke with Priscilla today and got some slide grease and valve oil (Zaja). I don't even have the horns yet! I also got some trumpet books off EBAY, so I could go over the basics and plan out my practice time. Like I said, forward thinking. :wink:
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01-07-2004, 07:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
camelbrass Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 781	Hi there, Kanstul usually send out there horns with a fairly middle of the road mp which will probably be OK until you're up and running. My Chicago came with a CG3 and the best double gig bag you've ever seen. Good luck. Regards Trevor PS It may be worth asking Priscilla what she is sending.

01-07-2004, 09:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	Good move, Spawn. No point in getting involved in a mouthpiece safari before you know whether or not you NEED a desk drawer full of brass bits! Give it a year or two.

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