Ferguson JR Mouthpiece - is this normal?

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Ferguson JR Mouthpiece - is this normal?

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So, I just picked up a Ferguson M-series Bass trombone Jeff Reynolds replica, and noticed that unlike the other M-series I have, the L, there seems to be a "step" or change in direction in the bowl. I know these are CNC copies of the originals, so I was wondering if anyone else has a JR and has seen this. It's supposed to be quite popular.

I tried to photograph it as best I can. At the step the angle seems to change to be much straighter towards the rim.

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David S. - daveyboy37 from TTF
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Re: Ferguson JR Mouthpiece - is this normal?

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Just confirmed, that it's normal. The JR was apparently found on one of Minick's shelves, as he had "made it too big", but Jeff Reynolds loved it. There was apparently only one ever made.
David S. - daveyboy37 from TTF
Bach 39, LT36B, 42BOF & 42T, King 2103 / 3b, Kanstul 1570CR & 1588CR, Yamaha YBL-612 RII, YBL-822G & YBL-830, B&H Eb Tuba, Sterling 1056GHS Euphonium,
Livingston Symphony Orchestra NJ - Trombone
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