Ursa

Hey, reedy...the Schilke 9C4 is likely to be a long-shank cornet mouthpiece. Since you are using a short-shank Wick 2B, there may be issues with the mouthpiece not fitting your cornet properly.

Even if it does fit, the 9C4 is going to sound much brighter and trumpet-like compared to the 2B. I play a Schilke 8E2, and it's just barely deep enough to deliver a proper cornet tone.

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reedy

hmm yeah i see what you mean, might just go down to a shop and try some out, sorry i ment a 4C wick, not a 2B... hmm what would you suggest then? try and play on the 4C and my 14a4/ 14B?

Ursa

I'm looking at the Wick charts and only see a 4C for trumpet, not cornet.

The only affordable alternative to a short-shank Denis Wick that I'm aware of are the Yamaha short-shank cornet mouthpieces. You might want to give the 13E4 model a try. This would give you a cornet mouthpiece that comes close in terms of diameter and rim contour to your trumpet's 14A4a, if you're looking for something that feels familiar to your embouchure. If that doesn't matter to you, you might as well stick with your current Denis Wick model.

You can't be lazy when using a true cornet mouthpiece on a good cornet. You'll only attain endurance and range by diligent, sensible practice--the mouthpiece isn't going to "help" you.

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Besson BE709 Trumpet
Conn 20B Trumpet - small bore
E. K. Blessing XL-CR Short Cornet
Frank Holton Super Collegiate Trumpet, Copper/Nickel bell
Frank Holton Super Collegiate Cornet, Rose Brass/Nickel bell
Frank Holton Collegiate Cornet
Yamaha YEP-321S Euphonium
Frank Holton 6/4 EEb Tuba

reedy

yeah its defiantly a 4C short shank cornet mouthpiece... think im just gonna have to practice more on cornet to make up the year i spent not playing it! maybe try a few MP's out at some point and see if i can see any i like, just gota practice then! :)

Dale Proctor

The Stork Vacchiano A and A+ traditional cornet mouthpieces are another affordable alternative. They are short shank pieces with deep V cups and large throats, available in various cup widths. I have a 4A that gives a nice cornet sound, with a little clearer tone than the Wick 4B I normally play. Here's the link:

Vacchiano line

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Ursa

I wasn't aware the Stork came in short shank, but after poking around their online store, I found that they are indeed available.

I have a Vacchiano 5D for trumpet--sold to me by my teacher, who also plays and recommends the Vacchiano--and it is stunningly well made. It's well worth anyone's consideration.

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Ursa's collection of fine brasswinds...
Besson BE709 Trumpet
Conn 20B Trumpet - small bore
E. K. Blessing XL-CR Short Cornet
Frank Holton Super Collegiate Trumpet, Copper/Nickel bell
Frank Holton Super Collegiate Cornet, Rose Brass/Nickel bell
Frank Holton Collegiate Cornet
Yamaha YEP-321S Euphonium
Frank Holton 6/4 EEb Tuba

RAK

I have a Holton cornet and a 14A4a fits(I never tried 14a4a on it) If the shank is bigger than normal shouldn't a trumpet Mp fit? If not maybe use an adapter. I'm a bit confused.

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