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Thanks for the response Brandon. Mike

OOPS! Thanks for your comment. As I was entering the data yesterday, the entry screen was displaying the pitch field in the wrong order. I caught the...

Thanks for the 2052 comparison! Results will vary with the player and mouthpiece, of course. I should have mentioned that the room these horns were...

Doug Elliot was very prompt in responding to my inquiry on his mouthpieces! I’ve been playing on the SM4U for a few years as well, but the BB1 has a...

I'll second that Doug Elliott is a master. He can work with you to find a size combination and feel that works best for your playing. Very nice guy,...

Hi Mike, Thanks for the message. I'm more than happy to clarify. First of all, the mouthpiece with Terry and Ivan are phenomenal, and at the time...

Hi Brandon, This is going to come off "snarky", but … Over the last few years you have put out three different signature mouthpieces — two with...

For what it's worth, I'll put here the pitch graph of my 2007 Prestige, obtained in the same way as described by Dave. (mouthpiece K&G 3D +). As you...

Based on the chart you posted, I hope not - there are some truly crazy tendencies on that Eastman - like the concert G at nearly -20 cents!

In my time I have played on: Yamaha 51D DW 4AM DW 4AL DW SM4 DW SM3.5 DW 2AL DW SM3 DW SM4U

Doug Elliot is a good place to start and probably finish. It goes without saying that "he knows his stuff". If you do not like his first...

thx, it is what i was guessing

Maybe, maybe not. It might be reasonable to assume that the acoustic design (size/taper of tubing, for one) will be based on the design of the Q...

Here's a direct link to the MB51: https://mercerandbarker.com/brandon-jones-welcome-on-board/

mercerandbarker.com is the UK site mercerandbarker.us is the USA site. To my knowledge, the website is the only way to order. Mike

Is you want to know what ‘slotting’ is you can read this discussion thread: What is “Slotting”:...

yes, I did get a second set of caps, but had no idea why. I thought they just backup! The weight never bothers me because I just play in a band, not...

Hello Brandon, that's intriguing... But I googled the Mercer&Barker www site without success. * Does Mercer And Barker have a web site? *...

Accessoiries like heavy valve caps and Lefreque plates in essence add mass to an instrument, which do alter the instrument in some ways. The...

I will say that I find the difference subtle, but noticeable. For me, using a heavy 4th cap allows some better slotting, and seems to darken...

I have! I’d recommend you give the MB51 a try if you like the BB1. We designed it to be a more comfortable piece, which it absolutely is.

Have you tried any of the other Mercer mouthpieces? I like the BB1, but it cuts into my face so I had to stop playing on it!

That’s too bad. I’m glad I didn’t make the trek for the purpose of trying them out! Sounds like they’re a class act though. I’m sure the...

I was hoping too, but Eastman's truck had a mechanical problem and they were not able to get to the show. Buddy Roger's Music was there with a...

Hey Mike! I’m currently playing on the brass version.

Nice work, Brandon. Are you still playing stainless, or did you go back to brass?

I am replying to my own thread. I found Dave Werden U-tube about /the heavy fourth valve cap. I really cannot tell the difference on my laptop and...

If you like the clarity and sound of the BB1, I’d highly recommend trying the new Mercer and Barker MB51. There’s a standard and solo model. We based...