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djm6701 · 02-04-2007, 08:19 PM

A couple of other thoughts - the cup volume of the 3C is SMALLER than a 7C (Bach's numbering system isn't entirely sequential). It's a bigger diameter and a shallower cup, so overall most people get a brighter sound on the 3C. The other thing is that if the 7C was working for you, the 3C has a dramatically different rim, and that may be where things are going wrong for you. I'm a big believer in how the shape of the rim fits your face impacts on your ability to play well on a particular mouthpiece.

02-04-2007, 08:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
djm6701 Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Richmond Hill (Toronto), Ontario Posts: 176	Re: 3c Ouch! A couple of other thoughts - the cup volume of the 3C is SMALLER than a 7C (Bach's numbering system isn't entirely sequential). It's a bigger diameter and a shallower cup, so overall most people get a brighter sound on the 3C. The other thing is that if the 7C was working for you, the 3C has a dramatically different rim, and that may be where things are going wrong for you. I'm a big believer in how the shape of the rim fits your face impacts on your ability to play well on a particular mouthpiece. __________________ Dave M. Richmond Hill (Toronto), Ontario, CANADA Kanstul WB1600 1952 L.A. Olds Recording, 1975 L.A. Benge 3x, Yamaha 631 Flugel, Olds Flugel GR 65.6 Mouthpieces