godchaser

'You mentioned Monette, he has a relatively radical departure from the established "standards". The constant pitch center does work, but requires the player to change certain aspects of their playing..'

I'm at an advantage here as well then Robin, given i'm not playing yet. John Lynch's asymmetric's need player adjustment too. Where can i read the techniques and/or adjustments your speaking to there. Add to that, i was told by Dean over at Monette that Constant Pitch Center was derived of builder design and finess? If so, how can i replicate this in a custom? Is this trade secret stuff.. you mentioned Monette by comparison of the rest of the industry standards w/regard of constant pitch center, so apparently comparative reference of designs come to light eventually?

Possibly the new Monette mouthpieces need player adj., not unlike the asymmetric? And this was Dean's meaning of builder artistry before? Not necessarily having anything to do in particular with the horn's build/design and tweaking it just right.

I've got to get after some things here but i'd like to ask you some more regarding your post later on.. much thanks-