Originally Posted by
D.M
[I use the BB1, and have tried Kadja and SM4U. The BB1 rim size is about 1.01 inches, similar to a Schilke 51D. The mouthpiece itself has a fair amount of mass, a deep cup and an open backbore. I find that the slightly smaller rim size makes the high range easier for me, and the shape of cup and backbore give me a solid core. The low range has a deep sound and the high range has a singing quality.] How would you describe the rim? I'm currently playing on a Schilke 51D and Denis Wick SM5 (Schilke for marching baritone, and Denis Wick for concert euphonium). I like the rim of the Schilke (to me it seems for comfortable), but I like the way I sound on the Wick. My lesson teacher says that I he likes the way I sound on the Wick too, but I'm not a big fan of the rim, to me it seems more "flat".
In short, I'm looking for a mouthpiece that has the characteristics of the Steven Mead, but with a more comfortable "rounder" rim, which is why I am asking questions about the Brian Bowman.