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German Trombone Mouthpiece
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 4:01 pm
by ttf_anonymous
Hello all,
I recently aquired a German-style tenor trombone and I am looking for advice in purchasing a German mouthpiece that will work with the instrument. I currently play on a Giardinelli SYM-G/Bach 4G. I want to stay authentic and get a German mouthpiece, nothing American. Thanks!
German Trombone Mouthpiece
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 4:13 pm
by ttf_NBee
What make is the trombone? I have an 1850's Penzel that take a standard large shank mouthpiece. I know someone who has a Robert Schopper and taken a small shank. There are other examples that have their own tapers.
My point is German Posaunen didn't have a standard bore size or mouthpiece receiver. Hell, a lot of then didn't even have leadpipes. So knowing the make will help.
German Trombone Mouthpiece
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 5:25 pm
by ttf_scharnhorst
http://www.schmidt-brass.de/
Contact Schmidt brass.
I have an old Monke trombone, not a small shank and even denis wick medium shank did not fit right. Schmidt knows perfect match.
German Trombone Mouthpiece
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2017 12:13 pm
by ttf_Le.Tromboniste
Schmidt, or keep your eyes open on German eBay for batches of old mouthpieces.
German Trombone Mouthpiece
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2017 2:45 pm
by ttf_MaestroHound
Kölner is the key term you want to look for, generally speaking. Schmidt is whom I would suggest, too.
German Trombone Mouthpiece
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2017 3:43 pm
by ttf_Horn Builder
Another nod to Schmidt! Fine pieces, which work well in German instruments. (Very different to American mouthpieces, but that's the point, right?)
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German Trombone Mouthpiece
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2017 4:19 pm
by ttf_Le.Tromboniste
Quote from: MaestroHound on Aug 03, 2017, 02:45PMKölner is the key term you want to look for, generally speaking. Schmidt is whom I would suggest, too.
Strangely, with JK, the "Cologne" series is their Jazz line
German Trombone Mouthpiece
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2017 8:41 pm
by ttf_MaestroHound
Quote from: Le.Tromboniste on Aug 03, 2017, 04:19PMStrangely, with JK, the "Cologne" series is their Jazz line
Ha, interesting choice. I use Schmidt's Bambula series (along with the original that accompanied the instrument) with my Scherzer and find them to work well. They apparently have a new line based on Weschke's mouthpiece, which would probably be great, too.
German Trombone Mouthpiece
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 10:23 pm
by ttf_Tim Dowling
Another thumbs up for Schmidt. The Bambula series really liven up a German trombone. For the OP I would recommend the Bambula model 4 1/2. I have several in evry possible shank size. German trombones are very inconsistant.
the Solist series is the "Kölner" form. Which is the traditonal German style mouthpiece that Vincent Bach based his earliest designs.
German Trombone Mouthpiece
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 10:23 pm
by ttf_Tim Dowling
Another thumbs up for Schmidt. The Bambula series really liven up a German trombone. For the OP I would recommend the Bambula model 4 1/2. I have several in evry possible shank size. German trombones are very inconsistant.
the Solist series is the "Kölner" form. Which is the traditonal German style mouthpiece that Vincent Bach based his earliest designs.