Wanted: High Quality Mouthpiece

john2 · 04-15-2008, 07:12 AM

Hi,

I am looking to buy a good mouthpiece for my trumpet. I cannot afford a new mouthpiece, and so I am looking for a high quality second hand mouthpiece.

I would prefer a Jerome Callet mouthpiece if possible. Where would I be able to get such a mouth piece for a reasonable price?

Thanks for your help?

nplotts1 · 04-15-2008, 09:45 AM

try looking on the classifieds, horntrader.com, dillonmusic.com, mouthpieceexpress.com, ebay.

Also, try to find some that you can play on before you buy it, even if that means going to a music store and trying a new one and telling them it not for you, even if it is the one you want. (I do this with horns all the time, but money isn't my forte right now so a new horn is outa the question)

john2 · 04-15-2008, 10:02 AM

My trumpet teacher has an old Jerome Callet mouthpiece.
I would be looking to buy a mouth piece of the same quality (in tone and ease of use). What brands/models would you recommend?

nplotts1 · 04-15-2008, 12:16 PM

Honestly, I don't know. I am not familiar with many mouthpieces, especially not Curry. If you have played on your instructors mouthpiece and liked it, find out what the specs on it are and try similar mouthpieces from other companies, or try and find one used.

That is how I found my current mouthpiece. I wanted something that gave me a slightly deeper and fuller tone than my Blessing 3C, my instructor had me try a few mouthpieces, including a Laskey (67?) and a Wick 3C the laskey didnt even fit my receiver, it would hit the main lead pipe tubing, the Wick 3C fit perfectly, and it sounded much better in combination with my horn than the Blessing. I ordered a new on in Gold Plate for christmas and couldn't ask for anything better (except a Monette B4L, but I don't have that much spare change to spend)

rowuk · 04-15-2008, 02:30 PM

John,
we can't pick a mouthpiece any easier than picking a wife for you. There is no moral issue about simply trying a bunch of mouthpieces out and buying the one that YOU think is best. Any brand name mouthpiece is "high" quality regardless if it is Bach, Schilke, Curry, Monette, Callet, Olds,............................. That quality only means something if YOU fit it. Go for it and let us know what YOU decide!

Vulgano Brother · 04-15-2008, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowuk

John, we can't pick a mouthpiece any easier than picking a wife for you.

I think picking a wife would be easier. At least they______________

(ok folks, let's fill in the blank!)

(tee-hee)

VetPsychWars · 04-15-2008, 10:33 PM

can tell you what's not working and why.

(I can't believe I replied to this.)

Tom

Stile442 · 04-15-2008, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vulgano Brother

At least they______________

(ok folks, let's fill in the blank!)

don't get mad if you want to try something new.

tedh1951 · 04-16-2008, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vulgano Brother

I think picking a wife would be easier. At least they______________

(ok folks, let's fill in the blank!)

(tee-hee)

Oh VB, this is such a temptation, but I love her dearly, and she washes socks (sox) so beautifully - and the black ones stay amazingly .... well ..... black.

Jeff23 · 04-16-2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vulgano Brother

I think picking a wife would be easier. At least they______________

(ok folks, let's fill in the blank!)

can scream regardless of how much you've practiced!

04-15-2008, 07:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
john2 New Friend Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2	Wanted: High Quality Mouthpiece Hi, I am looking to buy a good mouthpiece for my trumpet. I cannot afford a new mouthpiece, and so I am looking for a high quality second hand mouthpiece. I would prefer a Jerome Callet mouthpiece if possible. Where would I be able to get such a mouth piece for a reasonable price? Thanks for your help?
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04-15-2008, 09:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
nplotts1 Fortissimo User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Statesboro, Georgia Brand: ZeuS, Yamaha, NYTC, Monet Posts: 2,542	Re: Wanted: High Quality Mouthpiece try looking on the classifieds, horntrader.com, dillonmusic.com, mouthpieceexpress.com, ebay. Also, try to find some that you can play on before you buy it, even if that means going to a music store and trying a new one and telling them it not for you, even if it is the one you want. (I do this with horns all the time, but money isn't my forte right now so a new horn is outa the question)
	__________________ Georgia Southern University Music Ed. Major Equipment - Getzen 300 Series Bb - ZeuS Guarnarius Polished Copper Bb - Wick 3C, GP - 1918 Conn New Wonder Cornet Bb/A - NYTC Stage 1 California C Brushed Silver (hopefully here by the end of August)

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john2 New Friend Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2	Re: Wanted: High Quality Mouthpiece My trumpet teacher has an old Jerome Callet mouthpiece. I would be looking to buy a mouth piece of the same quality (in tone and ease of use). What brands/models would you recommend?
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04-15-2008, 12:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
nplotts1 Fortissimo User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Statesboro, Georgia Brand: ZeuS, Yamaha, NYTC, Monet Posts: 2,542	Re: Wanted: High Quality Mouthpiece Honestly, I don't know. I am not familiar with many mouthpieces, especially not Curry. If you have played on your instructors mouthpiece and liked it, find out what the specs on it are and try similar mouthpieces from other companies, or try and find one used. That is how I found my current mouthpiece. I wanted something that gave me a slightly deeper and fuller tone than my Blessing 3C, my instructor had me try a few mouthpieces, including a Laskey (67?) and a Wick 3C the laskey didnt even fit my receiver, it would hit the main lead pipe tubing, the Wick 3C fit perfectly, and it sounded much better in combination with my horn than the Blessing. I ordered a new on in Gold Plate for christmas and couldn't ask for anything better (except a Monette B4L, but I don't have that much spare change to spend)
	__________________ Georgia Southern University Music Ed. Major Equipment - Getzen 300 Series Bb - ZeuS Guarnarius Polished Copper Bb - Wick 3C, GP - 1918 Conn New Wonder Cornet Bb/A - NYTC Stage 1 California C Brushed Silver (hopefully here by the end of August)

04-15-2008, 02:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
rowuk Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Brand: Nat, Piston, Rotary Posts: 3,756	Re: Wanted: High Quality Mouthpiece John, we can't pick a mouthpiece any easier than picking a wife for you. There is no moral issue about simply trying a bunch of mouthpieces out and buying the one that YOU think is best. Any brand name mouthpiece is "high" quality regardless if it is Bach, Schilke, Curry, Monette, Callet, Olds,............................. That quality only means something if YOU fit it. Go for it and let us know what YOU decide!
	__________________ Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.

04-15-2008, 10:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
VetPsychWars New Friend Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greenfield WI Posts: 44	Re: Wanted: High Quality Mouthpiece can tell you what's not working and why. (I can't believe I replied to this.) Tom

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