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Brass Mouthpieces
Mouthpieces for brass instruments consist of a rim, cup, throat and back bore, and come in a large variety of these various combinations. Because everybody has a different lip and teeth formation, it is important to select a mouthpiece suited to the individual and their respective playing requirements.
Wide - Increases Endurance.
Narrow - Improves Flexibility & Range.
Rounded - Improves Comfort.
Sharp - Increases Brilliance & Precision
of Attack.
Large - Increases Volume
& Control. 
Small - Relieves
Fatigue & Weakness.
Deep - Darkens Tone (Esp.
in low register). 
Shallow
- Brightens Tone (Esp. in high register).
A wide throat increases blowing freedom (less resistance) along with volume and tone and can sharpen the upper register.
A narrow throat increases resistance for better endurance and brilliance and flattens the upper register.
The back bores vary in both size and taper and depending on the combination, make the tone darker or brighter. They can also raise or lower the pitch in one or more registers and increase or decrease volume. In each case however the result somewhat depends on the combination of throat and cup sizes also.
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The code numbers used are the international standard and should be identical to several major brands.
Trumpet/Cornet Flugelhorn/Mellophone French Horn Tenor Horn (Eb Alto)
Trombone/Baritone/Euphonium (small shank) Trombone/Baritone/Euphonium (large shank)
Model Cup Rim Description 1 Deep Medium Extra large cup for players with strong embouchures. Produces great volume & tone. 1B Medium Deep Medium Large Medium large cup for players with a strong embouchure. Warm tone, great volume. 1CW Medium Medium Large All round use with a big sound 1CWE Medium Medium Large For musicians that want to develop a symphonic sound 1SV Shallow Medium Large Medium large rim and and "V" shaped cup 1 1/2C Medium Medium Large Medium cup with a large diameter for all round use 3 Deep Medium Large Fairly large cup with a full rich tone 3AE Medium Medium Large Developed for popular music 3C Medium Medium Large Fairly large cup good for all round use 3CM Medium Medium Large Same as 3C but with a more rounded (comfortable) rim 3D Medium Medium Large Medium large cup with a big & harmonious sound 3DS Medium Medium Large For those who want to play altissimo without straining their lips 3S Shallow Medium Large Shallow cup for the upper registers 3SV Shallow Medium Large Same as 3S but with a "V" shape cup 3VW Medium Shallow Large "V" shaped cup with a rounded (comfortable) rim 5C Medium Medium Large For musicians with a strong embouchure who prefer a medium large rim 6S Shallow Medium Large Fairly shallow for popular music 7C Medium Medium Large Probably the most common in the world. Used by students and professionals. 7EW Shallow Medium Large For musicians who use a lot of pressure, especially in the upper registers 7S Shallow Medium Large Shallow cup for popular music and Jazz 8A4 Shallow Extra Large A small cup with the ultimate sound quality 9D Medium Shallow Medium Large For musicians with small sensitive lips. Recommended for the extreme high register 10 1/2C Medium Medium Large Designed for brilliant high notes, for players with a weak embouchure, or C trumpet 10 1/2E Medium Medium Large Designed for musicians with sensitive lips who have to play up high 12C Deep Large For players with thin lips or un-developed embouchures to help development 13B Shallow Comfortable A fairly small cup often used by students 15B Medium Shallow Comfortable For a full bright sound especially in the upper registers 15CM Shallow Medium Shallow cup for the upper registers 16C4-GP Medium Medium Well balanced cup and rim ideal for symphonic orchestras W35 Medium Comfortable The same as 3DS with the comfortable rim of BL-2 W39 Medium Comfortable The same as 3C with the comfortable rim of BL-2 W42 Medium Medium Large The same as 3C with the rim of 7EW W43 Medium Medium Large The same as 7C with the rim of 7EW W45 Medium Shallow Large A comfortable rim with a fairly shallow cup for the upper registers W46 Shallow Medium Large The same as BL-2 with the rim of 7C W48 Deep Medium Large Comfortable rim with a deep cup ideal for orchestral musicians W49 Shallow Comfortable A brilliant penetrating sound BL Shallow Comfortable For comfort in the high registers BL-2 Shallow Comfortable For the band leader who spends most of the time in the altissimo register BL-3 Extra Shallow Comfortable Very shallow for the extreme altissimo
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Model Cup Rim Description 4 Medium Medium Large Large diameter cup for a full sound 4X Deep Medium Large Same as 4 but with a deep cup for full dark sound for strong embouchures 5 Medium Medium Large Similar to 4 but slightly smaller cup 5X Deep Medium Large Same as 5 but with deep cup 6V Medium Medium Large Medium sized mouthpiece for musicians with sensitive lips 7C Medium Medium Probably the most common in the world. For professionals and students alike 9D Medium Shallow Medium Large For musicians with small sensitive lips to achieve good results in the upper registers W44 Medium Medium Large The same as 6 but with with a rim similar to 7
Model Cup Rim Description 3 Medium Narrow Large mouthpiece with a full volume of sound especially in the lower registers 7 Medium Narrow Large size for a resistant embouchure 7S Medium Narrow Same as 7 but with a wider throat 10 Deep Medium Large For a rich harmonious sound at full volume 10S Deep Medium Large The same as 10 but with a wider throat 11 Medium Medium Large Developed for musicians that work hard 12 Medium Narrow This rim gives a greater flexibility to musicians with a sensitive embouchure 15 Medium Narrow Small for musicians with a sensitive embouchure 16 Deep Medium Large For musicians with sensitive embouchures who want a pure sound 18 Medium Narrow Developed so that sensitive lips can obtain sound without force W35 Medium Narrow Developed for the middle registers
Model Cup Rim Description 3 Medium Medium Large Large mouthpiece with a big full sound for musicians with developed embouchures 5 Medium Medium Large Excellent for the development of the embouchure. Produces a big sound with ease 6 Medium Medium Large Same as 5 but with a smaller cup diameter 7 Medium Medium Large Medium sized mouthpiece for musicians with sensitive embouchures W12 Medium Medium Large Developed for musicians with sensitive embouchures & difficulty in the upper registers
Model Cup Rim Description 3 Medium Deep Medium Large Extra large cup for musicians with a strong embouchure 3G Deep Medium Large The same as 3 but with easier pedal notes 4 Medium Medium Large Very large cup for playing at great volume 4C Medium Shallow Medium Large Large cup with a bright sound requiring a resistant embouchure 4G Deep Medium Large The same as 4 but with greater ease in the lower registers 5GS Medium Deep Medium Large Developed for a natural embouchure to produce a full smooth harmonious sound 6 Medium Medium Large With a large cup for a resistant embouchure to produce a solid yet smooth sound 6 1/2A Medium Deep Medium Large A little smaller than 6 with a harmonious, compact yet full sound 6 1/2AL Medium Deep Medium Large Similar to 6 1/2A for a symphonic sound on Trom or a full melodious Eupho sound 6 1/2AM Medium Deep Medium Large The same as 6 1/2A for a symphonic sound 6 3/4C Medium Shallow Medium Large Produces full & bright, clear notes 7C Medium Medium Large Designed for those who want a full bright sound with volume 11C Medium Shallow Medium Large A bright full sound with volume 12C Medium Medium Large Gives a bright sound 12E Very Shallow Medium Large Designed for alto trombone, but can be used for Bb as bright in the high register 15E Very Shallow Medium Large Designed for alto trombone, but also used to play in the extreme high register 18C Medium Shallow Large Produces a clear fresh sound 19 Medium Deep Medium Large Designed to produce a sweet melodious sound 22 Medium Shallow Medium Large Small mouthpiece for playing in the upper registers 22D Shallow Medium Large Small mouthpiece to produce a brilliant penetrating sound
Model Cup Rim Description 1 Deep Narrow Extra large with a very strong full sound. For bass trombone this is the best 1 1/4G Deep Narrow Smaller cup diameter than 1 but deeper. With a sound preferred by modern players 1 1/2G Deep Medium Large Large mouthpiece with a great sound in the bottom range & great power of projection 1 1/2GM Deep Medium Large Larger throat than 1 1/2G giving greater dynamics and sound 3G Deep Medium Large Large cup for musicians with a strong embouchure & easy pedal notes 4G Deep Medium Large Very large cup for playing at great volume & ease in the low registers 5G Deep Medium Large Large cup with a dark melodious sound favouring the lower ranges 5GS Medium Deep Medium Large Developed for a natural embouchure to produce a full smooth harmonious sound 6 1/2A Medium Deep Medium Large For a resistant embouchure to produce a harmonious, compact yet full sound 6 1/2ALLMedium Deep Medium Large Similar to 6 1/2A for a symphonic sound on Trom or a full melodious Eupho sound 6 1/2AM Medium Deep Medium Large The same as 6 1/2A for a symphonic sound
Model Cup Rim Description 7 Medium Medium Large Large mouthpiece with big lively sound & great bottom end. For strong embouchures 12 Medium Medium Large Large diameter produces a robust sound 18 Medium Medium Large Versatile. The best all rounder. Excellent in all registers 22 Medium Medium Large Little smaller than 18. Recommended for school bands 24W Medium Large Versatile mouthpiece with a light sound for school bands 24AW Deep Large Excellent sound with great volume 25C Medium Medium Large Produces a penetrating sound 32E Medium Shallow Medium Large Small mouthpiece for light tubas
