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Dear trumpet players, what do you always base your choice of mouthpiece on?
Rim shape, tone quality, controllability... I think the criteria for choosing a mouthpiece are really different for each person.
For me, the main criteria are ease of blowing > rim shape > tone. There was a time when that was completely reversed, but it seems to change depending on what genre of music you play.
Now, as one of the criteria for choosingWeightis one of the criteria for choosing a product.
Generally speaking, it is a low priority... Or perhaps many of you don't care if the weight is about normal.
I immediately measured some mouthpieces I had on hand!
Bach: 91g
Bob Reeves: 99g
Lotus: 92g
AR Resonance: 87g
Monette: 124g
Patrick: 100g
GR: 104g
Warburton: 94g
Giardinelli: 94g
Of course, there will be a difference of a few grams depending on the model, but you can sort of see what I mean.
Bach is 91g, and this seems to be one of the standards.
AR Resonance is a little lighter than 91g, and 90~100g seems to be a typical weight.
On the other hand, Monette is a super heavyweight at 124g, but it is interesting that you don't feel its weight when you play it.
The heavier the mouthpiece is, the better the sound is integrated (tightened), the more powerful the sound is, and the warmer the sound is when played softly... On the other hand, a lighter mouthpiece has a better response, a brighter sound, and other characteristics that can be obtained depending on its weight.
However, there are players who use light mouthpieces to produce a ridiculously thick sound, so this is just a guide.
In the end, it is all about the balance between cup and throat size and back bore. The balance with the weight of the instrument you are using may also be important. The problems with mouthpieces are always endless.
Please forgive me if this is not a very coherent article, but it is something that I myself have been struggling with for a long time (^^;)
If you are unable to make a decision on your own, please come to our store. Let's discuss this and that together.
Nakamura