Here's a simple method of comparing mouthpiece gap:
1. Place your mouthpiece into trumpet #1 and mark the end of the receiver onto the mouthpiece shank in blue.
2. Repeat in trumpet #2 and mark in red.
3. Place a toothpick into trumpet #1 and mark the end of the receiver onto the toothpick in blue.
4. Repeat in trumpet #2 and mark in red.
5. Measure the lengths of both blue marks on the mouthpiece and toothpick and subtract the smaller number from the larger of the two. This is your gap…
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Posted on June 26, 2008 at 2:00pm —
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Take care,
Warren
Do you have news regarding my orders (Bravura trumpet, mouthpiece and trim kits)?
Thanks to keep me informed,
Best regards, Géry
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I have a question. I have a Schilke B1L that I want to get metal valve guides for. Any Ideas?
got the message I sent about my mouthpiece? I want it to be "harrelsonised" so it will match my LPR-mod. How long would it take you to do this? Knowing you're a busy guy and alll.....
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