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Tootsall · 03-22-2007, 06:53 PM

Are you taking lessons? If so, what does your teacher recommend? Why do you think you need a new one anyway? Be aware that there is an ENORMOUS difference between a 10-1/2 and a 1-1/2. Go somewhere that has a bunch and try them out; pick the one that you like best AND GET RID OF YOUR OLD ONE. It will take from 2 weeks to 2 months to get really used to a new one. 4 years isn't that long. There is no such thing as a "beginner" mouthpiece; they are all brass (well, mostly!) and silver or gold plated (again, mostly). There is also no such thing as a "pro" mouthpiece.

Al Vizzutti plays on a 7-1/2 equivalent; nobody ever complained about HIS sound or range.

03-22-2007, 06:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	Re: time for a new mouthpiece Are you taking lessons? If so, what does your teacher recommend? Why do you think you need a new one anyway? Be aware that there is an ENORMOUS difference between a 10-1/2 and a 1-1/2. Go somewhere that has a bunch and try them out; pick the one that you like best AND GET RID OF YOUR OLD ONE. It will take from 2 weeks to 2 months to get really used to a new one. 4 years isn't that long. There is no such thing as a "beginner" mouthpiece; they are all brass (well, mostly!) and silver or gold plated (again, mostly). There is also no such thing as a "pro" mouthpiece. Al Vizzutti plays on a 7-1/2 equivalent; nobody ever complained about HIS sound or range.