Is their such thing as a solid gold mouthpiece?

Blazing Asian · 02-25-2007, 12:35 PM

The title says it all. (Sorry for creating what seems to be a completely useless topic but I am interested in knowing. Feel free to close and delete once the question is answered)

Mikey · 02-25-2007, 02:02 PM

Solar Bell · 02-25-2007, 02:03 PM

If you want a mouthpiece in solid gold and have the money for one, SOMEONE would make it for you.

Mouthpieces are generally made from brass and then plated in silver and gold for those who choose gold.

Others make them in steel, plastic and wood.

Alex Yates has a mouthpiece made from mastodon ivory.

-cw-

Brekelefuw · 02-25-2007, 10:06 PM

Mastadon? As in the extinct animal? Not just a normal elephant?

uatrmpt · 02-25-2007, 10:56 PM

I'm sure that if you didn't mind the seam, someone could pour a solid gold mouthpiece for less than the cost of cutting one. I wonder what the tonal properties would be like.

trumpetnick · 02-26-2007, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uatrmpt

I'm sure that if you didn't mind the seam, someone could pour a solid gold mouthpiece for less than the cost of cutting one. I wonder what the tonal properties would be like.

I tried once a Conn trumpet with a big percent of sliver in it and it sound quite awfull...dull may be the right word. I don't think that solid gold is a good idea for a mouthpiece. Gold plated MP are one thing but solid gold..does not sound very promising to me

Solar Bell · 02-26-2007, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brekelefuw

Mastadon? As in the extinct animal? Not just a normal elephant?

That's what they say.

Maybe Alex will see this thread and comment.

-cw-

Tootsall · 02-26-2007, 11:33 AM

I am more curious as to how someone would obtain a chunk of mastodon tusk or bone for such a purpose? ("unobtanium"?)

Solar Bell · 02-26-2007, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tootsall

I am more curious as to how someone would obtain a chunk of mastodon tusk or bone for such a purpose? ("unobtanium"?)

Mastodon schmastodon....

OK, So it was a whooly mammoth!!! Well excuuuuuuse me!

Here is the link, on page two

http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/134/...d-30177-2.html (Big mouthpiece for a softer sound)

-cw-

TrentAustin · 02-26-2007, 11:38 AM

wouldn't solid gold be too soft?

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Solar Bell Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Metro Detroit Brand: Eclipse Posts: 3,650	Re: Is their such thing as a solid gold mouthpiece? If you want a mouthpiece in solid gold and have the money for one, SOMEONE would make it for you. Mouthpieces are generally made from brass and then plated in silver and gold for those who choose gold. Others make them in steel, plastic and wood. Alex Yates has a mouthpiece made from mastodon ivory. -cw-
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