Customer Reviews

Bach Trumpet Mouthpiece Silver 1C

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First off, there isn't a one-size-fits-all mouthpiece. It comes to lip size, preference in tone quality vs range, and what music you play.

The 1c has a wider cup size than the Bach 3c that I switched from, so I find the 1c offers a more free blowing sound, more tone control, and a wider dynamic range. It does however need more air to play. This is probably the wrong mouthpiece for you if you just want to play in the stratosphere (high notes). For high notes you will want a much more shallow mouthpiece which sacrifices tone and control to gain range and require less endurance.

For my playing preferences, I put quality before quantity. I prefer a good tone, a large control of dynamic range and projection, and a control of tuning; all of which this Bach 1c mouthpiece is good for. I don't often need to scream notes all over the place - I don't need that amount of flexibility. If I did I'd use a shallow mouthpiece or train my inner embouchure for it.

The main thing I like about this mouthpiece is that it really enables you to be the master. Whatever you put through it will come out, good or bad. You have to count on your embouchure and inner embouchure to produce the tone, high notes, control etc. It won't make your playing easier or better unless your physique can handle it. It will NOT turn a thin-blowing airstream into a thick-sound!

Last but not least, before choosing a mouthpiece it's a good idea to experiment with ones from a shop or from a friend. That way you may be confident that this or another mouthpiece is a good choice for you before you buy it.

Good luck!

Excellent service, excellent product, fast delivery. The product was exactly as described, and very high quality. My daughter plays trumpet in her high school band, and loves her new mouthpiece. Highly recommend!