AR Resonance 'MDPS1' Mouthpiece

[MDP.Micah.Dominic.Parsons]

Hello everyone,

Last year, I contacted AR Mouthpieces as I was really interested in the new Glenn Van Looy AR Resonance Mouthpiece and upon gaining the specifications of this new mouthpiece I asked if some changes could be made which developed into a personal mouthpiece. The result was my own AR Resonance 'MDPS1' Mouthpiece which I have been playing on for over a year.

I have been blown away by the results which my own 'MDPS1' Mouthpiece has given me and I know that the AR range of mouthpieces are slowly developing popularity in the Euphonium world and I was curious if anyone on this forum owned or played on a AR Resonance mouthpiece?

I really hope that this thread will kick start a chat about this very interesting range of mouthpieces.

Best Wishes,

Micah Dominic Parsons

[miketeachesclass]

Micah,

What are the specs on your AR piece?

Mike

Hello everyone,

Last year, I contacted AR Mouthpieces as I was really interested in the new Glenn Van Looy AR Resonance Mouthpiece and upon gaining the specifications of this new mouthpiece I asked if some changes could be made which developed into a personal mouthpiece. The result was my own AR Resonance 'MDPS1' Mouthpiece which I have been playing on for over a year.

I have been blown away by the results which my own 'MDPS1' Mouthpiece has given me and I know that the AR range of mouthpieces are slowly developing popularity in the Euphonium world and I was curious if anyone on this forum owned or played on a AR Resonance mouthpiece?

I really hope that this thread will kick start a chat about this very interesting range of mouthpieces.

Best Wishes,

Micah Dominic Parsons

[highpitch]

https://www.arresonance.com/mouthpieces

Quite the undertaking.

So many combinations...

DG

[Shawn]

If someone extended an invitation he'd very likely pop in here and do a Q&A.
He jousts on Trumpet Herald a few times a year.

[MDP.Micah.Dominic.Parsons]

Hello everyone,

The 'MDPS1' Mouthpiece is made from a bronze material and pretty much combines my favourite features from the Steven Mead and David Childs range of mouthpieces. I did a short video featuring my new 'MDPS1' Mouthpiece which you can view on the following link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2dhIomp8QE.

Thank you for all your help and support.

Best Wishes,

Micah Dominic Parsons

[miketeachesclass]

Interesting - can you tell us a little more about which features you utilized? The AR pieces tend a little flatter rim, and a little shallower to my feel than either the David Childs or SM pieces.

Thanks,
Mike

Hello everyone,

The 'MDPS1' Mouthpiece is made from a bronze material and pretty much combines my favourite features from the Steven Mead and David Childs range of mouthpieces. I did a short video featuring my new 'MDPS1' Mouthpiece which you can view on the following link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2dhIomp8QE.

Thank you for all your help and support.

Best Wishes,

Micah Dominic Parsons

[MDP.Micah.Dominic.Parsons]

Hello Mike,

The mouthpiece has a rounded rim but less rounded than the SM4XR Mouthpiece and has a 7.20mm throat. I have to admit that this mouthpiece is really comfortable and I can play for extended periods on my 'MDPS1' Mouthpiece without becoming fatigued.

I will find out the exact specifications of The 'MDPS1' Mouthpiece and get back to you later this week if this is ok?

Best Wishes,

Micah Dominic Parsons

[Magikarp]

Hello Mike,

The mouthpiece has a rounded rim but less rounded than the SM4XR Mouthpiece and has a 7.1mm throat. I have to admit that this mouthpiece is really comfortable and I can play for extended periods on my 'MDPS1' Mouthpiece without becoming fatigued.

I will find out the exact specifications of The 'MDPS1' Mouthpiece and get back to you later this week if this is ok?

Best Wishes,

Micah Dominic Parsons

Please do! I assume it's 26mm diameter? I am giving serious thought to ordering a 26.4mm with medium backbore, rather than the 26mm / large backbone I currently have. The bronze makes for a heavy mouthpiece and the sound in the lower middle register seems to have more resonance about it, although that is also a characteristic of the E2. I might contact Tony and see what the heaviest material he can make a mouthpiece out of, although the prospect of paying another £400 for a mouthpiece is a bit daunting.

You're bang on about stamina too - I did a two hour set, loud gig a couple of weeks back, as the only euph and still had chops left at the end. I don't think I played less than forte for the whole gig. Sadly I went on holiday for ten days and didn't take my mouthpiece or hooter so any strength reserves I'd built up, have gone.

[MDP.Micah.Dominic.Parsons]

Hello Magikarp,

My 'MDPS1' AR Resonance Mouthpiece has a 26.00mm diameter cup and a 7.20mm throat.

I was wondering if you had seen the new Glenn Van Looy AR Resonance Mouthpiece?

I really hope we will be able to catch up again in the near future mate.

Best Wishes,

Micah Dominic Parsons

[miketeachesclass]

I have the new GVL piece as well.

This is what Tony had to say when I asked about it on a facebook post:

The mid to lower section is wider and the curve leading to the throat is more edgy.

The new cup design has more overall volume while not being deeper and this makes the sound fuller without feeling any harder to play.

The edgier curve at the bottom makes the attacks and articulation in general pop a lot more.

The bronze backbore itself helps quite a bit with sound and response. It’s still the large kind.

To me the piece feels slightly bigger than the standard M cup, which is what the previous GVL model was.

The new GVL piece is only available in bronze with gold finish.

Hello Magikarp,

My 'MDPS1' AR Resonance Mouthpiece has a 26.00mm diameter cup and a 7.20mm throat.

I was wondering if you had seen the new Glenn Van Looy AR Resonance Mouthpiece?

I really hope we will be able to catch up again in the near future mate.

Best Wishes,

Micah Dominic Parsons

[bayoung36]

How do you think the 26.4mm top vs the 26mm top differ in sound quality? I’ve thought about getting an AR Resonance mouthpiece and I currently play on a SM4U. Tony recommended the M top, but I didn’t know if moving up to the ML would have any benefits!

[MDP.Micah.Dominic.Parsons]

Hello everyone,

It would be really interesting to compare the new Glenn Van Looy AR Resonance Mouthpiece to my own 'MDPS1' Mouthpiece in the near future. It seems that AR Resonance Moutpieces are becoming more popular in Europe and I am interested to see how AR Resonance will develop their Euphonium mouthpieces in the future.

Best Wishes,

Micah Dominic Parsons

[miketeachesclass]

Hello everyone,

It would be really interesting to compare the new Glenn Van Looy AR Resonance Mouthpiece to my own 'MDPS1' Mouthpiece in the near future. It seems that AR Resonance Moutpieces are becoming more popular in Europe and I am interested to see how AR Resonance will develop their Euphonium mouthpieces in the future.

Best Wishes,

Micah Dominic Parsons

Hi Micah,

It sounds like the specs on your piece place it essentially as the standard M top with a backbore - assuming that is the case, the GVL to me seems a bit warmer/darker in characteristics. The bronze response is very very good.

How do you think the 26.4mm top vs the 26mm top differ in sound quality? I’ve thought about getting an AR Resonance mouthpiece and I currently play on a SM4U. Tony recommended the M top, but I didn’t know if moving up to the ML would have any benefits!

The 26.4 feels bigger of course, and may have a slightly "broader" sound, although in my opinion it doesn't make as much a difference as from a wick 3 to 4. If you like the depth of the wick pieces, and want a 26mm piece, the new GVL piece by AR fits the bill, IMO.

[bayoung36]

Do you know what is different with the new GVL model?

[miketeachesclass]

Do you know what is different with the new GVL model?

Take a look at my last post on page 1 of this thread - I posted what Tony (The AR Resonance maker) said about it.

Thanks,
Mike