| Ive never heard of a wooden trumpet mouthpiece; though I have tried one for sax.
I wouldnt really call it mellower, just different. I was still able to easily get a strong, bright, jazzy tone when I wanted one. I have also tried a wooden neck piece for my sax - again I noticed a bit more focus in my sound but It wasnt noticeably mellower or anything. Regardless of equipment, eventually I end up sounding like me(same goes for me on trumpet)
Try it, and let us know your reactions! If nothing else it will look totally cool. a frein of mine bough that mouthpiece from me, and the horn has a a sivler body, a gold wash bell, a copper neck, and a wooden mouthpiece - quite an intresting look!
Martin |