Originally Posted by
wizan
Hi,
I asked some details about this mouthpieces because I’m looking for something beetween SM3 and 4AL. I’d like to try a Denis Wick alternative brand.
This is the answer :
«*The specs. you requested are below. Additionally, be sure to select the appropriate shank. BT is large shank, EU is medium/euro shank, and TB is small shank.
BB1
Cup Inner Diameter: .990"
Rim Outer Diameter:1.540"
Throat: .276"
BB2
Cup ID: 1.004"
Rim OD: 1.545"
Throat: .281"
BB3
Cup ID: .980"
Rim OD: 1.515"
Throat: .232"
*»
Regards,
From what I've read, I think the BB1 and BB2 specs that appear above have been switched. I.e., the BB1 has the largest inner diameter, with BB2 and BB3 in decreasing order. I use the BB1 and it's slightly larger than the 6.5AL (1.00") I use for trombone.
Dean L. Surkin
Mack Brass MACK-EU1150S, BB1 mouthpiece
Bach 36B trombone; Bach 6.5AL and Faxx 7C mouthpieces (pBone on loan to granddaughter)
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