Trumpet1Ohio

I play on a Yamaha Shew Lead. It works great as a lead mpc, but would like to find a compatible deeper cup more open backbore piece for other types of playing. Are there any Shew Lead players out there that might have a suggestion?

Thanks

SteelyDan

I must admit I haven't tried it myself, but have you considered the Shew "Jazz?" Unless I'm mistaken it's supposed to be a deeper "match" for the "Lead." Have a good night.

Dan

ozboy

I play the Shew Jazz and love it. I play small ensemble Jazz work and not lead on it though. I like the back bore in comparison to the standard Yamaha.

screamingmorris

I have read numerous sources which say that the Shew Jazz is a larger diameter than the Shew Lead, so it really is not a "match".

By the way, I have also repeatedly read that a Shew Jazz is just a Bach 3C for which they are charging much more than you'd pay for a Bach 3C.

EdMann

I have both mpcs and there's no comparing them. One is a shallow, narrow rimmed lead piece, the other a moderate sized rim, easier bite 3C. I use the Jazz for legit albeit on a different horn but the lead sizzles, and again, has a much narrower rim, more like a Giardinelli 10S, perhaps a bit narrower than a Schilke 13a4a.

The 3C SEEMS just like the Yamaha Shew Jazz, but the Shew's got a slightly brighter quality for me and an easier bite for sure.

Ed Mann
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slybootz

I was playing lead on the Yamaha Shew Lead piece and could get a great tone in all registers, but I, too, switched to another piece. I went into a lesson with Rob Parton and basically tried a hundred different combinations of mpc tops and backbores. I finally found my favorite being a Warburton 5SV top and KT backbore. The 5SV gives me a great lead/commercial sound in the upper register, but the cup is deeper than the shew. Depending on where you live, see if you can make an appointment at a mpc factory. Karl Hammond just set up shop down the street from my hometown of Downers Grove. Go into a factory with a few mouthpieces you like to play on. Maybe get a custom piece that combines the rim, cup, backbore, etc. from different mpcs you enjoy.

qazaq

I almost did that....

Then I realized I'd rather keep my arm in lieu of buying a Warburton mouthpiece

But Warburton is very nice for choosing the peice you are looking for...and finding its equivalent in other brands...

Trumpet1Ohio

Thanks for your replies...hope to hear more ideas. I borrowed a Shew Jazz to play in the pit for a musical...didn't work for me. Definitely too big. I did like the sound, but tired out too quickly with the significant diameter difference. Then, I borrowed a Warburton 4SV top and a 4M top from a friend. Ended up really comfortable with the sound and feel of the 4SV with a 4 backbore. I lose a bit of range, but I don't need it and much as I need the sound and the accuracy. The diameter of the Shew Lead is .454 and the 4SV is .460. Not too bad.

Trumpet1Ohio

Also, has anyone played the Marcinkiewicz Shew 2.0? I'm wondering if it might be a deeper alternative, too.

SteelyDan

Wow, I had no idea they were so different! Well, you know what they say about assumption...in all seriousness I wish you the best of luck in your search.

Dan