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Old 06-10-2008, 11:48 PM   #4 (permalink)
screamingmorris
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Re: New Mouthpiece Recommendations

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Originally Posted by caseyjk View Post
I currently play a King 7C. My lips get often get exhausted after playing for an extended period of time. In a new mouthpiece, I would be looking for less strain on my lips, and an easier time reaching higher notes on the register. Although tone isn't really a huge concern for me, i really love Chet Baker's sound...
Can anyone help me out and offer suggestions?
A King 7C is probably similar to a Bach 7C.
A Bach 7D would have the same diameter as the 7C but be slightly shallower.
A Bach 7E would be even shallower.
Both mouthpieces are inexpensive and easily ordered online from places like Dillon Music.

- Morris
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