daruby, based on your and others comments regarding shank size, for this Besson the Bach 6 1/2AL small shank would be correct? Thank you.
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I believe that daruby indicated that a your instrument requires a medium (Euro) shank mouthpiece. That is what my Besson New Standard requires. I played it with a small shank Bach 6 1/2 for a few years with a Besson adaptor. Although I play a large shank Wick 4AL on my Adams, I never thought that size mouthpiece, even in a medium shank, sounded good with the smaller Besson. What I use today, when I play the New Standard, is a medium shank Schilke 51D. I think this combination goes well together in producing the traditional British euphonium sound. That said, I have a good used gold plated Wick 4AM (the medium shank version of the 4AL) that I will sell if you are determined to use that size mouthpiece. (PM me if you are interested. I'll donate the appropiate amount to this website if I sell it.)
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Originally posted by enhite View PostI believe that daruby indicated that a your instrument requires a medium (Euro) shank mouthpiece. That is what my Besson New Standard requires. I played it with a small shank Bach 6 1/2 for a few years with a Besson adaptor. Although I play a large shank Wick 4AL on my Adams, I never thought that size mouthpiece, even in a medium shank, sounded good with the smaller Besson. What I use today, when I play the New Standard, is a medium shank Schilke 51D. I think this combination goes well together in producing the traditional British euphonium sound. That said, I have a good used gold plated Wick 4AM (the medium shank version of the 4AL) that I will sell if you are determined to use that size mouthpiece. (PM me if you are interested. I'll donate the appropiate amount to this website if I sell it.)
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"Thank you for your response. Based on other responses, I have already purchased a Wick 4AM, but your comments give me pause! Thanks."
As you look through reviews and posts about mouthpieces, you'll find that there are almost as many different opinions as people. I believe that's because none of us are made the same, so what works for one doesn't necessarily work for another. Good luck with you new Wick mouthpiece!
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Originally posted by kranbridge View Postdaruby, based on your and others comments regarding shank size, for this Besson the Bach 6 1/2AL small shank would be correct? Thank you.Adams E3 0.60 Sterling bell - Prototype top sprung valves
Concord Band
Winchendon Winds
Townsend Military Band
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Originally posted by daruby View PostMedium shank is the correct size. I indicated in my response that I had to use an adapter (supplied originally with the horn) to use the 6 1/2AL and other small shank mouthpieces. Therefore, the 4AM instead of 4AL or 4AY) would be the correct mouthpiece.
From the Bach catalog, there also appears to be an Artisan series, but I haven't quite figured out what those entail.
Thanks again.
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Originally posted by kranbridge View PostThank you for your response, and indeed, from your post(s) I understand that for this horn, a Wick 4AM would be appropriate. However, I was further musing (though not really considering a near future purchase) that if I were interested in a Bach 6 1/2AL, again for this horn, I would need to consider a small shank. Correct?
You might invest in something like this - an adaptor that will let a small shank mouthpiece be used in a medium shank euphonium:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/125136378955
Dave Werden (ASCAP)
Euphonium Soloist, U.S. Coast Guard Band, retired
Adams Artist (Adams E3)
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Originally posted by kranbridge View PostThank you for your response, and indeed, from your post(s) I understand that for this horn, a Wick 4AM would be appropriate. However, I was further musing (though not really considering a near future purchase) that if I were interested in a Bach 6 1/2AL, again for this horn, I would need to consider a small shank. Correct?Adams E3 0.60 Sterling bell - Prototype top sprung valves
Concord Band
Winchendon Winds
Townsend Military Band
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Originally posted by daruby View PostBach does not make medium shank mouthpieces. You would indeed have to use a small shan k with a small to medium (euro) shank adapter.
It's interesting to watch the shank size evolution. Previously it was the old Bessons and the standard Willson 2900 that used a medium shank. But now Shires is building horns with a medium shank (and also large shank) and Willson has started using large shank on more of the horns.Dave Werden (ASCAP)
Euphonium Soloist, U.S. Coast Guard Band, retired
Adams Artist (Adams E3)
Alliance Mouthpiece DC3, Wick 4AL, Wick 4ABL
YouTube: dwerden
Facebook: davewerden
Twitter: davewerden
Instagram: davewerdeneuphonium
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