... been ... with ... to ... 5-6 ... will go ... s/h ... produced. ... Unfortunately, it did not go as well as I had hoped it would. I have 6 samples etched...
Hi I just made a glass gauge for mouthpiece refacing I used clear screen printing film between two glass slides 2" by 3" the slides are 1.2 mm thick each so...
i am having a problem keeping mouthpiece cushions on my mouthpiece everytime that i play on one they seem to slip of the mouthpiece. Does any body have any...
The mouthpiece surface should be clean, dry, and free of any oils (like fingerprints, even). I have never had this problem, and I sometimes just wipe off the...
Make sure you put them on a dry mouthpiece. When I'm testing mouthpieces I use electrical tape. I've never seen clear electrical tape but I suspect it exists....
I sometimes use tape from the hospital .. very sticky, clear, and tough ... but has a texture embedded into that may not be what you would like .... I think it...
... I use runyon mouthpiece cushions I put the black thick one on first then the clear thin over that the last for a real long time and stay on very well. I...
... I use runyon mouthpiece cushions I put the black thick one on first then the clear thin over that the last for a real long time and stay on very well. I...
... player who ... embourcure"? ... The double embouchure has been used by many different players over the years, I even heard a rumor that Coltrane used a...
0Downside ... is stability. The downside of the double is that the support for the instrument is weaker and therefore in highly technical passages, especially...
I just traded for some older tenor MPs. One is Berg HR Tenor 95-0-M. There are two unusual things about it. 1) although it's marked .095 it measures .105 (in...
Hey guys and girls: Good to be back after a long absence. A question. I am going to start play some more Bari sax. For mellower stuff like pit work I have an ...
It's an individual thing, but I don't like French cut reeds on baritone, except for classical work. I usually use a La Voz MH with my rubber Link 8* and there...
... Hi: I can dig that. Thanks alot, BK __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam...
... The ridges are the result of the facing machine. My ss Bergs had these on the table but not the rails. If they are deep on the rails then they could well...
I have one for sale on my site I made it because I had a hard time finding one. You need one to measure the facing curve. If you need more info please feel...
... thanks for the information. I appreciate it! BK ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the...
I have found that Plasticovers are my choice for everything bari...mostly on Link STMs, but they work on my Lamberson SB and other higher baffle pieces. Best...
... Thank you. That is something I have not considered but sounds well worth investigating. Bob ... __________________________________________________ Do You...
My sopranino mouthpiece was stolen at the TMEA show last week and I'm seeking a replacement. Any make, model, or facing considered. I'll pay via PayPal. Please...
Those are just the cutting marks from the facing machine. Sort of like a milling machine. Runyon has two facing machines. One leaves marks like you describe....
I really appreciate the thoroughness of your explanation, Paul. When I look at the marks on the mouthpiece and follow your information, I can see how they got...
Read up (in the archived posts) on radial facing curves and how to use the spreadsheet. This will enable you to generate target measurments once you choose a...
Yup, flatten the table first, since you can't really get an accurate tip opening measurement until you do. The Berg 0 chamber needs a medium long or long...
What is a good system for holding the mouthpiece securely while working on it?A certain type of vise or stand?I have an adjusting trumpet mandrel now-great for...
I find vices and clamps just get in the way. A mouthpiece needs to be repositioned so many times while reworking it. One hand holds it, the other shapes. ...