Folks,
I've been away from this thread for a while. Sorry.
OK, Jazz9, I STILL endorse the Asymmetrics. I spoke to John, and he ws OK with the idea of a double endorsement. I'm sure we can all agree that there is no "one size fits all" concept for trumpeters.
I LOVE my Asymmetics. They woork for me, but most folks I recommend them to find them too difficult to learn how to play. It does take an adjustment to make them work correctly.
Now, Dave Harrison's Wedge mouthpieces are totally playable right out of the box. I'll bet that event the folks who DON'T find they work for them can flat out PLAY them right away. You'll have to make only the tinest adjustments to optimize their efficiency. They are also great for a very smooth response all up and down the horn.
I like the fact that I can play the Wedge and then pick up ANY other mouthpiece and just play it without any fear of it feeling too weird. That Wedge rim seems to be almost corrective for ones embouchre!
I can't say the Wedge is better than the Asymmetric. I don't think that is appropriate. I can say that it might very well be better for you. They are so good that I would urge you to try one.
Next, I put up a new video clip on which I demo the Wedge with C, Eb, Picc, Cornet, Flugel and Bb using a variey of Wedge mouthpieces. These are all unique takes (no punching) and clams are left in. I'm trying to show folks that these fine mouthpieces can fit into almost any musical environment.
YouTube - Wedge Multi Horn Mpce Demo
BTW, congratulations to Felix and Dave for hooking up! Also, congrats to Felix on the new showroom!
Gotta run! My kid just landed at Ohare! Dad's taxi is being called into service.
Nick