Tried a trumpet with flat mouthpiece

[Seth41]

I imagine it's a lot more work for the maker since they can't just turn it down round on the lathe. Maybe that's why we don't see as many. 


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Great reply, especially with polymer tips as they have to be filed by hand to shape.  The flat is easier than the oval but they do take more work especially if you want them to look like instrument grade work.

I personally like an oval too.  I make a smaller oval that plays much like a round but has that little extra surface area to give some more rasp.

[Will]

Mr. Buice told me once he preferred the wingbone mouthpiece, he took the time to put one in several trumpets he played over the phone for me.




I agree Crow. I have a Watkins that has 2 separate hen bone mouth pieces and they sound much better. I just worry about breaking them when I hunt with it. 

[Seth41]

I imagine it's a lot more work for the maker since they can't just turn it down round on the lathe. Maybe that's why we don't see as many. 


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Bingo, you are absolutely correct.  Ovals specifically take longer as they have to be filed and sanded by hand, flats are a little easier but still take time compared to just turning the tip.

[KYTurkey07]

This is one of the many cool things about trumpets. They are so versatile. You can change your sound based on playing style, hand position, lip tension, air speed and mouthpiece. So many factors go into making the trumpet's notes.