tony h

I think I should try one .

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maine trumpeter

I got the pieces yesterday, very nice! The 7CC feels like a Bach 10 1/2c and the 5CC feels between a Bach 7c and 10 1/2c. The 5cc feels a little small for me and a little shallow also. But the feel is like nothing else I have ever played before! I'm thinking maybe a 3BC. I liked the 6 BB better than the 7BB.
Thanks Brian

TrentAustin

I have a 3a, 3B, 3C, and 3D if you'd like to try them. I teach at USM in Gorham Wed-Fri.

Cheers,

T

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DrDave

Hello all,
Last night I attended the Chris Botti concert in Vancouver. The concert was excellent. For the last number Chris did an un-miked number with just the piano. He sounded great on and off the mike.

I had contacted his management company a few days ago to see if I could hand deliver a mouthpiece. The person I spoke to said that would be fine, and that he would give Jeremy, the tour manager, a heads up.

During the autograph signing after the concert I introduced myself to Jeremy, who had stepped aside from the crowd for a moment. He indeed was expecting me. He was very pleasant and welcoming. After the crowds were gone he introduced me to Chris.

Chris was completely charming and gracious, and absolutely genuine. We chatted about his equipment, about the Wedge, and how the whole Wedge thing got started for about 10 minutes. He offered to show me his mouthpiece. He buzzed the mouthpieces I had brought and chose the one that seemed about the right size, but the throat on the Wedge is tighter than his. I told him I had no expectation that he would like the Wedge, given his preference for vintage equipment, but that it would be great if he would just take one to try. He said he would do that, and asked me how much he owed me for the mouthpiece.

I took down his credit card information and…Just kidding.

I said “You must be joking”, and left it with him.

I am quite certain Chris will not prefer the Wedge to his current gear. He has a passion for vintage equipment and the Wedge is clearly at the opposite end of that spectrum. But I could not resist the opportunity to actually meet him and put a Wedge in his hands.

I cannot overemphasize that the welcome I received from Chris and his management team was friendly and professional beyond any reasonable expectation. I am sure Chris was exhausted. He had just met a few hundred people after his concert and was leaving on a flight to Poland in about 6 hours. But he took the time to meet me and look at my mouthpieces, and was genuinely nice about it. Not every player in his position would have done that. He is absolutely a first class act.

Cheers.

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Yamaha 635ST Flugel
Wedge 3 series, Wedge ML backbore
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maine trumpeter

Thanks Trent I'm tied up this week. Dr Dave is sending me the 3CC and 3c to me.
Thanks for the offer
Brian

NickD

Well, I'm in! I decided to add my name to the endorsements for these fine mouthpieces. I like unconventional mouthpieces. I wanted to have something on my list that I could comfortably recommend to folks that more people would have success with and hit a comfort zone sooner. These mouthpieces fit that bill perfectly.

You will NEVER find a more comfortable rim that is this flexible. Most traditional "comfortable" rims tend to restrict the ability to move your lips as needed. NOT the wedge! Some traditional "comfortable" rims are a bit slippery not allowing you to get a grip. NOT the wedge! The wedge rims achieve what I feel is the best combination of comfort and grip. They also can produce a great range of timbres on one mouthpiece.

I have put up another clip with some more experimentation with Wedges. I left the clams and everything in so you can be part of my development process. I really love the 5FC, but I may try some different back bores as I get used to these.

YouTube - Wedge Mouthpiece Demo #2

Here is a side benefit to the Wedge. Dave told me this could happen, and it does. When I go back to the mouthpiece I've been using for sometime, I have NO difficulty making the switch. In other words. using the WEDGE WON'T mess your embouhure up at all! It may, in fact, IMPROVE your set!

I can't recommend these highly enough. You really owe it to yourself to try these. You will be stunned at how well they play right off the bat!

I'll post more as I get more adept at making best use of these fine mouthpieces. That always takes a week or two, and I'm in my second week.

Peace!

Nick Drozdoff

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NickD

Folks, I'm playing the jazz solo chair and usually a bit of split lead as well with the Chicago Grandstand Big Band this Sunday at Fitzgerald's. This is March 9 from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. There will be a junior high band opeing for us, so the joint will be jumping!

I'll be using my new Wedge 5FC with a Q BB on it. I'll probably use it on most of the tunes. I'm still getting used to it, so I'll keep my older gear there, just in case. Again, switching back and forth is NOT an issue with Wedges. However, after my practice session last night, I doubt I'll feel any need to switch. The addition of the Q BB yeilds a setup that just wails.

I'll also bringing along the entire kit I've been testing. I don't know how many Chicago folks are reading here at TM, but feel free to drop on by. It might be a crazy night, but, if we can sort it out, you can take a quick look at these mouthpieces.

I am planning on getting a "trumpeters tupperware" gathering, so to speak, so that a bunch of folks can take some comfortable time to test a few of these mouthpieces. I need to get a location sorted out (Evanston Band and Orchestra, or Ellman's Music, or some place like that...). I'll post again when I can pull that off.

Hope to see some folks at Fitz this Sunday.

Peace!

Nick

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jazz9

Nick, I know you have endorsed the Asymmetrics, and they didn't work for me. I could play extremely high, and the low register wasn't bad, but from the F on top of the staff to the Bb or B below high C, it was absolutely terrible. I gave it about 4 days, and it didn't improve. This is where the majority of my music is played, and I need it, so I believe I'll send the MP back. BTW, I was using the correct embrouchre, though. Is this wedge better than the Asymmetric in your opinion?

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DrDave

Hi everyone,
I am pleased to announce that the New York Trumpet Company has come on board as the distributor of the Wedge mouthpiece in NYC.
The Premier Custom Trumpet Shop - New York Trumpet Company

Felix is opening a new store in the next few weeks and will have a selection of Wedge mouthpieces to purchase. This will be a great opportunity for players in the area to check out the Wedge along with some great high end horns.

Cheers
Dr. Dave

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www.wedgemouthpiece.com
Harreslons - 907L, 908 Benge 90C
Blackburn Bb, C, Eb/D, Bb/C Pic, G/A Pic, Bb cornet
Yamaha 635ST Flugel
Wedge 3 series, Wedge ML backbore
A VERY understanding wife and more toys than talent

NYTC

Dave,
Thank you very much.
I am very happy to be associated with your company.
Now,can I get one for a personal use?:)

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