Flugel mouthpiece on a trumpet - good/bad?

sachmo · 07-24-2008, 12:41 PM

I play in a Jazz band and occasionally need to play some passages with a flugelhorn. Since I don't have one yet, I usually play with a bucket mute on my Bb trumpet. A friend suggested I use a GR 67FD flugelhorn mouthpiece on my trumpet to get the sound I wanted. Should I invest in this as a short-term solution while I save up money for a flugelhorn? I think they go for around $165. I use a GR 67M trumpet mouthpiece now.

trumpetnick · 07-24-2008, 01:00 PM

Not really convinced by this...I used it, but especially in the high register, the trumpet even with a flugel mouthpiece sounds like a trumpet. If you want to see the results, you can check BrassUniverse's Page - TrumpetCity (misty is recorded with this set up) where i used a DW4FL mouthpiece on my spada (not muted).

Schwab · 07-24-2008, 01:09 PM

I would look into the Curry TF mouthpieces, they run around $50.

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tatakata · 07-24-2008, 01:22 PM

ya try the Curry TF. I have one and its pretty good

sachmo · 07-24-2008, 01:29 PM

I also have a monette B2 prana mouthpiece. It has a deeper cup than the GR67M. Will the Curry TF mouthpiece sound more "flugel-like" than using the monette B2?

Schwab · 07-24-2008, 01:39 PM

A Curry TF will sound more flugel-like than a B2. The TF isn't exactly the same fluffy sound as a flugel, but passable in case you don't have one.

sachmo · 07-24-2008, 01:47 PM

can you tell me how the curry tf compares to the GR67fd, or the bob reeves equivalent mouthpieces? I think the curry is less expensive, but are there any other big differences?

Schwab · 07-24-2008, 01:52 PM

Nope, sorry.

sachmo · 07-24-2008, 01:52 PM

I just checked the Curry web site. They list 10 different models with the TF cup design. Any suggestions for what I am going for? I know I should probably play on all ten to test them, but I don't know if there are any dealers in Dallas that will carry all ten models.

sachmo · 07-24-2008, 01:58 PM

This is gonna sound weird, but have you ever tried playing the trumpet with a Crown Royal bag (the velvet? bag that the liquor bottle comes in) over the bell? It gives it a nice velvety sound...

07-24-2008, 12:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
sachmo New Friend Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 22	Flugel mouthpiece on a trumpet - good/bad? I play in a Jazz band and occasionally need to play some passages with a flugelhorn. Since I don't have one yet, I usually play with a bucket mute on my Bb trumpet. A friend suggested I use a GR 67FD flugelhorn mouthpiece on my trumpet to get the sound I wanted. Should I invest in this as a short-term solution while I save up money for a flugelhorn? I think they go for around $165. I use a GR 67M trumpet mouthpiece now.

07-24-2008, 01:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
trumpetnick Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Vidin, Bulgaria Posts: 969	Re: Flugel mouthpiece on a trumpet - good/bad? Not really convinced by this...I used it, but especially in the high register, the trumpet even with a flugel mouthpiece sounds like a trumpet. If you want to see the results, you can check BrassUniverse's Page - TrumpetCity (misty is recorded with this set up) where i used a DW4FL mouthpiece on my spada (not muted). __________________ Spada Bach B flat 72, leadpipe 2L/DWMM1.5C Spada Bach C 256, leadpipe 2LQ/DWMM1.5C 1956 Olds Ambassador Cornet Spada Custom Piccolo If you don't know where you are going, you 'll end up someplace else

07-24-2008, 01:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Schwab Moderator Forte User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: the road Posts: 1,000	Re: Flugel mouthpiece on a trumpet - good/bad? I would look into the Curry TF mouthpieces, they run around $50. Trumpet Mouthpieces, Standard Series __________________ Dylan Schwab Stage 1 New York

07-24-2008, 01:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
tatakata Mezzo Forte User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 959	Re: Flugel mouthpiece on a trumpet - good/bad? ya try the Curry TF. I have one and its pretty good __________________

07-24-2008, 01:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
sachmo New Friend Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 22	Re: Flugel mouthpiece on a trumpet - good/bad? I also have a monette B2 prana mouthpiece. It has a deeper cup than the GR67M. Will the Curry TF mouthpiece sound more "flugel-like" than using the monette B2?

07-24-2008, 01:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Schwab Moderator Forte User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: the road Posts: 1,000	Re: Flugel mouthpiece on a trumpet - good/bad? A Curry TF will sound more flugel-like than a B2. The TF isn't exactly the same fluffy sound as a flugel, but passable in case you don't have one. __________________ Dylan Schwab Stage 1 New York

07-24-2008, 01:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
sachmo New Friend Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 22	Re: Flugel mouthpiece on a trumpet - good/bad? can you tell me how the curry tf compares to the GR67fd, or the bob reeves equivalent mouthpieces? I think the curry is less expensive, but are there any other big differences?

07-24-2008, 01:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Schwab Moderator Forte User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: the road Posts: 1,000	Re: Flugel mouthpiece on a trumpet - good/bad? Nope, sorry. __________________ Dylan Schwab Stage 1 New York

07-24-2008, 01:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
sachmo New Friend Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 22	Re: Flugel mouthpiece on a trumpet - good/bad? I just checked the Curry web site. They list 10 different models with the TF cup design. Any suggestions for what I am going for? I know I should probably play on all ten to test them, but I don't know if there are any dealers in Dallas that will carry all ten models.

07-24-2008, 01:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
sachmo New Friend Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 22	Re: Flugel mouthpiece on a trumpet - good/bad? This is gonna sound weird, but have you ever tried playing the trumpet with a Crown Royal bag (the velvet? bag that the liquor bottle comes in) over the bell? It gives it a nice velvety sound...

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