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DrDave · 06-06-2008, 11:57 PM

Hi folks,

Just got back from the ITG a few hours ago. Hopefully some players who tried a Wedge there will post soon.

Regarding the stuffy issue, some people do find the 27 throat a bit restricting. Interestingly, a number of players who tried the Wedge on my own Wedge large backbore were quite comfortable on it with a 27 throat, even some orchestral players used to a 24 throat on a Bach 1-1/2C were OK with it. However, I will be supplying them with a 25 throat version of the top and backbore, which should be out soon. The 25 throat works very well, so that is what I would suggest trying if stuffiness is an issue.

Mike Herriott, who plays a 22 throat piece most of the time played a 27 throat Wedge for his closing night jam session and found it comfortable, but he will end up on something bigger.

One thing of note, I fitted about 100 players at the ITG. Almost everyone, including some very prominent lead players liked the larger sizes. I had noted this before, but this week it was quite obvious that the larger sizes do work best. The same might not be true with a 25 throat.

Cheers,

Dave

06-06-2008, 11:57 PM	#76 (permalink)
DrDave New Friend Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 45	Re: The Wedge Hi folks, Just got back from the ITG a few hours ago. Hopefully some players who tried a Wedge there will post soon. Regarding the stuffy issue, some people do find the 27 throat a bit restricting. Interestingly, a number of players who tried the Wedge on my own Wedge large backbore were quite comfortable on it with a 27 throat, even some orchestral players used to a 24 throat on a Bach 1-1/2C were OK with it. However, I will be supplying them with a 25 throat version of the top and backbore, which should be out soon. The 25 throat works very well, so that is what I would suggest trying if stuffiness is an issue. Mike Herriott, who plays a 22 throat piece most of the time played a 27 throat Wedge for his closing night jam session and found it comfortable, but he will end up on something bigger. One thing of note, I fitted about 100 players at the ITG. Almost everyone, including some very prominent lead players liked the larger sizes. I had noted this before, but this week it was quite obvious that the larger sizes do work best. The same might not be true with a 25 throat. Cheers, Dave __________________ Dave Harrison (Dr. Dave) www.wedgemouthpiece.com Harreslons - 907L, 908 Benge 90C Blackburn Bb, C, Eb/D, Bb/C Pic, G/A Pic, Bb cornet Yamaha 635ST Flugel Wedge 3 series, Wedge ML backbore A VERY understanding wife and more toys than talent