I was recently using denis wick's leather case, and the mouthpiece was discolored quickly.
Does anyone know about a company that makes pouches that block air well?
I was recently using denis wick's leather case, and the mouthpiece was discolored quickly.
Does anyone know about a company that makes pouches that block air well?
SeoulNeko
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I'm not sure you want to seal air - a little circulation might be more healthy for you and the mouthpiece.
The problem you are having is probably a reaction to the tanning agents in leather. I would suggest the case I use, which is sturdy, inexpensive, and won't cause tarnish:
https://www.amazon.com/Trombone-Euph...dp/B0002E57MK/
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I definitely do NOT recommend using leather for a mouthpiece pouch, and am amazed that denis wick is making one. The chemicals used to tan leather react quite readily with a lot of metals. I use pro-tec cases for most of my mouthpieces, and they stay shiny for quite some time.
Last edited by tbonesullivan; 05-22-2020 at 07:36 PM.
Sterling / Perantucci 1065HGS Euphonium, 1952 B&H Imperial Eb Tuba, and a bunch of trombones.
Thank you for the good information!
SeoulNeko
Euphonium Player, 39Div. Armyband S.Korea
Besson 180th anniversary Limited Sovereign 967T-2M
DenisWick 4AL, SM5X
Definitely agree. I've been using nylon type mouthpiece protectors for years.
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