Mouthpieces

There aren't a lot of choices when it comes to mouthpieces. Here is a listing of mouthpieces readily available.

Your input on this is greatly appreciated. Let me know your mouthpiece thoughts and I'll include them.

Denis Wick

Model No.	Cup Diam.	Bore	Backbore	Description
2	19.00mm	5.20mm	V-type	All DW tenor (alto) horn mouthpieces use deep funnel cups for maximum quality of tone and flexibility with matched throats and backbores for perfect intonation.
3	18.50mm	5.20mm	V-type
5	17.50mm	5.20mm	open-V

Model No.	Depth of Cup	Approx. Cup Dia.	Rim Shape	Description
3	Medium	19.75mm	Medium wide	Fairly large, with full tone for the players with a good embouchure.
5	Medium	19.20mm	Medium wide	An excellent design for the well developed player. Produces great volume and responds easily.
6	Medium	19.00mm	Medium wide	The same qualities as No. 5 but slightly smaller in size.
7	Medium	18.50mm	Medium wide	A medium-small mouthpiece most suitable for players with a sensitive embouchure.
12	Medium	18.30mm	Medium wide	A small mouthpiece for players with weak embouchures and for those who have difficulty with the high register.

Model No.	Inner Rim Diameter (mm)	Rim Contour	Rim Thickness	Cup Depth	Throat (mm)	Backbore	Playing Characteristics
37C4	18.60	semi-flat	standard	standard	5.25	standard	Medium inner rim diameter and cup volume. Bright tone. Easy to play from the lowest to highest notes. Outstanding endurance.
38D4	18.90	semi-flat	Semi-deep	5.25	5.25	standard	Large inner rim diameter and a fairly deep cup produce a rich, heavy tone. Popular with top British amateurs.

Model No.	Millim.	Inches - Decimal	Inches - Fraction	Description
38D	19.73	.777	25/32	Fairly large in size, the choice of one of the country's greatest alto horn soloist, Brig. Chesham (retired) of the Salvation Army (Chicago).

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