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Old 02-14-2004, 10:38 AM   #18 (permalink)
richtom
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Get on the internet and find GR, Curry, Stork, Parke, Laskey, Haefner or any others that might interest you. Most of them have are available for consultation via email or phone. They are experts at fitting mouthpieces to individuals and should steer you in the right direction.
I have used all of the above mentioned manufacturers (except Parke) and they all make great pieces. Laskey and Curry use a Mt Vernon 5C rim on a particular series they make that differ in depth/cup volume). I have just gone from GRs e65 (a 5C size) series to a Haefner 1HX Signature (made by GR) which - in my case anyway - is way easier to play than any standard Bach 5C and despite being measured at 17mm feels much the same size as the e65 M and MX I used (and liked).
When you find what you are looking for, take all but one (for an emergency spare) and stick them in a container of water and put them in the freezer. That will remove any temptation to fool around with them.
It must be totally irrelevant to your personally what anyone else plays. You are you and must choose what suits YOU best.
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