Wedge Mouthpiece Query

[Micah.Dominic.Parsons-OFFLINE]

Hello everyone,

Does anyone have any experience with the Wedge 103E or 104E second generation Mouthpiece? I was hoping to get some thoughts and opinions and hopefully some pictures?

Best Wishes,

Micah Dominic Parsons

[Snorlax]

Yes, I have one and have used it on my Yamaha 642 NEO. Since both the Neo and the Wedge had design input from the same person, I'd assume a good fit, and I was right. It is a good fit to the Neo. I haven't tried it really in any other instrument.

Having said that, I just had two surgeries on my sinuses, and now a Wick 4 FEELS more comfortable on the Neo post surgery...

Any specific questions you may have, I'll be glad to answer to the best of my ability.
Jim (see info in signature)

[Micah.Dominic.Parsons-OFFLINE]

Hello Jim,

Thank you so much. I have been in contact with Steven Walsh but I was hoping to try and get a few pictures of this mouthpiece to see how it was different to my SM4XR Mouthpiece.

Thank you so much for your help.

Best Wishes,

Micah Dominic Parsons

[Snorlax]

I can send you some pictures if he doesn't--Steven Walsh left Yamaha, right?

[Micah.Dominic.Parsons-OFFLINE]

Hello Jim,

Yes, Steven Walsh has left Yamaha although I believe he is currently testing and exploring other instrument brands. It would be great to see any pictures that you have.

Best Wishes,

Micah Dominic Parsons

[Snorlax]

I'll see if I can get you some today--I'm painting the kitchen today!

[Micah.Dominic.Parsons-OFFLINE]

Hello Jim,

I really do appreciate this! I cannot wait to see your pictures.

Best Wishes,

Micah Dominic Parsons

[Snorlax]

Here we go--if you need other views, just ask!


Full View


FROM TOP: 4AL, WEDGE, Alliance E3A, SM3.5 (will show properly when clicked)


L-R: 3.5, E3A, WEDGE, 4AL



Wedge rim sideways

[Micah.Dominic.Parsons-OFFLINE]

Hello Jim,

Thank you so much for doing this for me, it is really amazing to see the differences in mouthpieces. I think I will have to explore this mouthpiece a little further.

Best Wishes,

Micah Dominic Parsons

[mbrooke]

Hello Jim,

Thank you so much for doing this for me, it is really amazing to see the differences in mouthpieces. I think I will have to explore this mouthpiece a little further.

Best Wishes,

Micah Dominic Parsons

Hi Micah,

One thing to keep in mind is that the Wedge mouthpiece is the advertised rim size is the vertical rim measurement. The horizontal measurement (i.e, in line with the lips) is smaller. I have a 103 size and it feels much smaller than a Wick 4. If you have looked at the Wedge website, this in in line with their philosophy of that most players use mouthpieces that are too wide and shallow, and benefit from deeper, narrower cups.

Mike

[Snorlax]

Yes, the Wedge 103 does indeed feel smaller than the Wick 4AL on MY face, and Mike concurs WRT his face.

That was true before and after they performed medical Roto-Rooter on my sinuses. I'm going to have to see how
things unfold before I settle on a post-surgery mouthpiece--everything feels different when I can get a full breath
into both nostrils!!

[MarChant]

I use a Wedge 102E, per the advice by Dr. Dave. Although it might be a bit smaller than a Wick SM4U I did not have any trouble getting used to the new feel. I did seem to notice a slightly easier upper range and more body in the lower range.
Unfortunately, due to corona restrictions I have not played in a while....

[Micah.Dominic.Parsons-OFFLINE]

Hello everyone,

Thank you so much, this is absolutely fascinating! I will have to explore the Wedge 103E Mouthpiece a little further.

Best Wishes,

Micah Dominic Parsons

[Mark H]

I am now using the wedge 101G. It is supposed to be similar to the Bach 5G I was using before. Loved the 5G. Still do. The wedge helps a little bit with the high range. But I find it pinches the low range tone a little bit. Little bit of a trade off. I switch them out depending on what I’m doing.

[Micah.Dominic.Parsons-OFFLINE]

Hello Mark,

This is fascinating to hear. Thank you so much for your response.

Best Wishes,

Micah Dominic Parsons