i need help please (mouthpiece)

el_beto92 · 10-04-2009, 10:58 PM

Hi everyone, im new to this forum.

I play the trumpet for my highschool band and ive played with a 3c for the past 3 years.i can play the high notes but i want to play with a clear dark sound.
i now want to step up to a megatone. i want to reach the high notes since its still football season and i am about to play with a jazz band.

what megatone mouthpiece will be the right choice?
i was thinking about a 1d or a 3c

is it a big change from a bach 3c to a megatone 3c?

Bagnewauckland · 10-04-2009, 11:14 PM

I do believe a megatone 3C is exactly the same, just with extra mass. I would stick with what works for you, which is the 3C, apparently.
I'd go for the 3C megatone.

el_beto92 · 10-04-2009, 11:17 PM

how does the 1d help or the difference?
i heard it makes it easier to reach above the staff

Bagnewauckland · 10-04-2009, 11:20 PM

A 1D has a diameter that is 0.7mm wider than that of a 3C. The cup, however is Medium-Shallow, as opposed to Medium. It tends to lend a bright, brilliant sound, and makes it easier to play in the higher register (Doesn't increase your range, but makes it easier to play high)

el_beto92 · 10-04-2009, 11:22 PM

oh thank you. ive been playing for the past 8 years and with my 3c i can reach the high note but not with a brilliant dark sound

s.coomer · 10-05-2009, 12:25 AM

If you want a dark sound you do not want a shallower mouthpiece. As the earlier poster stated it gives you a bright brilliant sound, not dark. I would suggest that you get with a good trumpet teacher and work with them. If you follow what they tell you and state your desires they will help you. Hardware is not usually the answer the answer rests with you and your playing.

SpiritDCI08 · 10-05-2009, 08:35 AM

Bach Megatones are used to darken the sound.
Megatones are a wonderful piece, I use one myself for Concert Season.
The megatone is NOT a good jazz piece in my opinion.
I tend to go for a more brighter piece for jazz.
I use a 3c Megatone for Orchastra and Concert Season.
But, for jazz I use a 5c.

Bagnewauckland · 10-05-2009, 04:36 PM

Thomas Gansch uses a Megatone 3B, I believe.

Dale Proctor · 10-05-2009, 06:02 PM

As far as differences go, the Megatone mouthpieces have a 26 throat, while the standard Bach pieces have a 27 throat.

A 3B is somewhat harder to play high on, and has a very open backbore. These characteristics conspire to wear you out quickly. Nice sound while it lasts, though.

Solar Bell · 10-05-2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bagnewauckland

Thomas Gansch uses a Megatone 3B, I believe.

Who gives a rat's behind what anyone else plays?

You play what works FOR YOU!

10-04-2009, 10:58 PM	#1
el_beto92 New Friend Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	i need help please (mouthpiece) Hi everyone, im new to this forum. I play the trumpet for my highschool band and ive played with a 3c for the past 3 years.i can play the high notes but i want to play with a clear dark sound. i now want to step up to a megatone. i want to reach the high notes since its still football season and i am about to play with a jazz band. what megatone mouthpiece will be the right choice? i was thinking about a 1d or a 3c is it a big change from a bach 3c to a megatone 3c?

10-04-2009, 11:14 PM	#2
Bagnewauckland Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Howick, New Zealand Posts: 89	Re: i need help please (mouthpiece) I do believe a megatone 3C is exactly the same, just with extra mass. I would stick with what works for you, which is the 3C, apparently. I'd go for the 3C megatone. __________________ As much as I wish it was, the horn in the avatar isn't mine Yamaha YTR6335 Yamaha 14B4 Marc. Bobby Shew #1 JetTone LMCX Gold Plated Bach 3C Protec Small Mouthpiece pouch (3 slots) Chinese "7C" Tiny Brass piece from my $15 Bugle Denis Wick Cup Mute Stone Lined Wa-wa Du-all Denis Wick Straight Mute Dorsy Tommy Shastock Wooden Straight Mute Yamaha Wooden Shell Hard Case

10-04-2009, 11:17 PM	#3
el_beto92 New Friend Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	Re: i need help please (mouthpiece) how does the 1d help or the difference? i heard it makes it easier to reach above the staff

10-04-2009, 11:20 PM	#4
Bagnewauckland Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Howick, New Zealand Posts: 89	Re: i need help please (mouthpiece) A 1D has a diameter that is 0.7mm wider than that of a 3C. The cup, however is Medium-Shallow, as opposed to Medium. It tends to lend a bright, brilliant sound, and makes it easier to play in the higher register (Doesn't increase your range, but makes it easier to play high) __________________ As much as I wish it was, the horn in the avatar isn't mine Yamaha YTR6335 Yamaha 14B4 Marc. Bobby Shew #1 JetTone LMCX Gold Plated Bach 3C Protec Small Mouthpiece pouch (3 slots) Chinese "7C" Tiny Brass piece from my $15 Bugle Denis Wick Cup Mute Stone Lined Wa-wa Du-all Denis Wick Straight Mute Dorsy Tommy Shastock Wooden Straight Mute Yamaha Wooden Shell Hard Case

10-04-2009, 11:22 PM	#5
el_beto92 New Friend Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	Re: i need help please (mouthpiece) oh thank you. ive been playing for the past 8 years and with my 3c i can reach the high note but not with a brilliant dark sound

10-05-2009, 12:25 AM	#6
s.coomer Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indianapolis, In Posts: 919	Re: i need help please (mouthpiece) If you want a dark sound you do not want a shallower mouthpiece. As the earlier poster stated it gives you a bright brilliant sound, not dark. I would suggest that you get with a good trumpet teacher and work with them. If you follow what they tell you and state your desires they will help you. Hardware is not usually the answer the answer rests with you and your playing.

10-05-2009, 08:35 AM	#7
SpiritDCI08 Piano User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 322	Re: i need help please (mouthpiece) Bach Megatones are used to darken the sound. Megatones are a wonderful piece, I use one myself for Concert Season. The megatone is NOT a good jazz piece in my opinion. I tend to go for a more brighter piece for jazz. I use a 3c Megatone for Orchastra and Concert Season. But, for jazz I use a 5c. __________________ King Model 601 (my favorite horn so far) Vincent Bach 3c and 5c ------------------------------------------------ Spirit Drum and Bugle Corps 08, 09 Choctawhatchee Stylemarchers 07,08 ROLL TIDE!!! "The Blue Devils could run out on the field, take a dump on the 50, flick off the judges and still get a 95" -- Alex Blue

10-05-2009, 04:36 PM	#8
Bagnewauckland Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Howick, New Zealand Posts: 89	Re: i need help please (mouthpiece) Thomas Gansch uses a Megatone 3B, I believe. __________________ As much as I wish it was, the horn in the avatar isn't mine Yamaha YTR6335 Yamaha 14B4 Marc. Bobby Shew #1 JetTone LMCX Gold Plated Bach 3C Protec Small Mouthpiece pouch (3 slots) Chinese "7C" Tiny Brass piece from my $15 Bugle Denis Wick Cup Mute Stone Lined Wa-wa Du-all Denis Wick Straight Mute Dorsy Tommy Shastock Wooden Straight Mute Yamaha Wooden Shell Hard Case

10-05-2009, 06:02 PM	#9
Dale Proctor Forte User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Heart of Dixie Posts: 1,125	Re: i need help please (mouthpiece) As far as differences go, the Megatone mouthpieces have a 26 throat, while the standard Bach pieces have a 27 throat. A 3B is somewhat harder to play high on, and has a very open backbore. These characteristics conspire to wear you out quickly. Nice sound while it lasts, though. __________________ Olde Towne Brass www.otbrass.com Brass Band of Huntsville www.brassbandofhuntsville.org "Hit it hard and wish it well." - Claude Gordon

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