|
EUPH series
I am phasing out the EUPH series in 2023 in order to improve my designs. The SYM series will now feature both trombone-style cups and euphonium-style cups. More info to come as I redesign them.
All the same sizes will be available. New SYM and old EUPH parts will be "almost" compatible, with the rim-to-cup interface almost the same but not quite perfect.
These mouthpieces are sort of a cross between my tenor and bass trombone designs, with some aspects of each. The "interface" where the rim and cup meet is larger than the XT interface, and I use bass blanks because they need the larger outside to accommodate the larger inside and the threads. The end result is a more open feel and sound, that works very well on euphonium, and is just open enough to be a comfortable bass doubling mouthpiece for tenor players.
The rim shapes are identical to my tenor trombone rims, regular and narrow.
If your mouthpiece sits right at the bottom of your nose, get a narrow rim.
Rims:
EUPH 100 and N100 (25.4 mm) (these are not always available)
EUPH 101 and N101 (25.65 mm)
EUPH 102 and N102 (25.9 mm)
EUPH 103 and N103 (26.16 mm)
EUPH 104 and N104 (26.4mm)
EUPH 105 and N105 (26.67 mm)
EUPH 106 and N106 (26.92 mm)
Finishes available: S-silver, G-gold, L-Lexan (polycarbonate plastic)
Rim contours available: Standard, and N (narrow)
Cups: (a star after the letter indicates a new version started in December 2017)
EUPH G - tenor depth, about like a 5G
EUPH H - shallower than a 51D or BB1, for more definition
EUPH I - similar in depth to a 51D or BB1, but with the EUPH series rim sizes
EUPH J - most popular in the EUPH series
EUPH K - a deeper cup for a darker sound
Small shanks: (for small shank euphoniums)
4 - most popular backbore for small shank euphonium
5 - larger backbore, more open, for a bigger sound
Medium euphonium shanks: (for some Besson, Willson, and others)
6E - for medium-shank euphoniums, E taper fits medium-shank Bessons and Willsons;
6Es - a slightly smaller taper to go in farther, works better for some older Bessons. Similar fit to the Denis Wick euph shanks.
Large shanks: (for large shank euphoniums)
8 - standard large shank backbore
9 - larger backbore, for a bigger sound on larger euphoniums
Notes for ordering shanks: The letter on the shank must match the letter on the cup: for example, a standard large shank for a J cup is a J8. All shanks are intended to fit into the receiver 1".
SB series: Smaller Bass trombone rim sizes
and shallower cups for doubling on Tenor Trombone or Euphonium
Rims:
SB 105 (26.7 mm)
SB 106 similar to Bach 2G, Wick 2NAL (26.9 mm)
SB 107 (27.2 mm)
SB 108 similar to Bach 1.5G, Schilke 58 (27.4mm)
SB 110 a little smaller than Bach 1.25G, (27.9 mm)
Finishes available: S-silver, G-gold, L-Lexan (polycarbonate plastic)
Rim contours available: Standard (narrow), and Wide (tenor rim shape)
Cups: (a star after the letter indicates a new version started in December 2017)
SB C medium-shallow, for doubling on small bore trombones
SB E medium, for tenor doubling, about the depth of a Bach 6½AL
SB G medium-deep, best for doubling on large bore tenor or euphonium
SB H medium-deep(er), great for doubling on trombone or euphonium
SB I shallower than Bach 1.5G, for bright bass sound or tenor double
SB J similar to Bach 1.5G or Schilke 58, most popular in the SB series
SB K similar to Schilke 59, Bach 1.25G, a deep cup for these rim sizes.
Small shanks: (for small tenors, altos, and small shank euphoniums)
alto S - backbore for most Eb alto trombones, slightly smaller taper than tenor to go in farther
alto - backbore for Eb alto trombones with normal tenor taper
2 - backbore for .485 to .500 bore trombones
3 - backbore for .508 to .510 bore trombones
4 - backbore for .525 bore small shank trombones, and euphonium
Medium euphonium shanks: (for some Besson, Willson, and others)
6E - for all medium-shank euphoniums, E taper fits medium-shank Bessons and Willsons; others on request
Large shanks: (for large shank trombones and euphoniums)
8 - standard large shank backbore, best design for most trombones and euphoniums
9 - larger backbore, specifically for dual-bore trombones
10 - a very large backbore that works well on both single and dual bore trombones
Notes for ordering shanks: The letter on the shank must match the letter on the cup: for example, a standard large shank for a J cup is a J8. All shanks should fit into the receiver 1". Large (bass) shanks: Bach, new Conn, Edwards, Holton, Shires, and Yamaha tenor and bass trombones, and all large shank euphoniums, use the standard large shank. Older Conn and Blessing large tenor and bass trombones require a different taper - specify Conn shank for proper fit. King duo gravis, 7B, 8B, and Benge 290 can use standard, but sometimes need a specially tapered “K” shank for a better fit.
Professionals who use the SB series
Top
MB series: Medium Bass trombone rim sizes
in the size range of 1-1/2G to 1-1/4G
Rims:
MB 107 (27.2mm)
MB 108 similar to Bach 1.5G, Schilke 58 (27.4mm)
MB 109 a little bigger, no comparables (27.7mm)
MB 110 a little smaller than Bach 1.25G, (27.9 mm)
MB 111 if you want this size it\'s better to use the LB series
MB 112 if you want this size it\'s better to use the LB series
Finishes available: S-silver, G-gold, L-Lexan (polycarbonate plastic)
Rim contours available: Standard only (fairly narrow, the same shape as the same number SB and LB rims)
Cups: (a star after the letter indicates a new version started in December 2017)
MB G medium-deep, for doubling on large bore trombone
MB H medium-deep(er), great for doubling on euphonium
MB I a bit shallower than Bach 1.5G or Schilke 58
MB J similar to Bach 1.5G or Schilke 58, most popular in the MB series
MB K similar to Schilke 59, Bach 1.25G
MB L deeper, almost like a 60 but with MB rim sizes
Large shanks: (for large shank trombones and euphoniums)
8 - standard large shank backbore, best design for most trombones and euphoniums
9 - larger backbore, specifically for dual-bore trombones
10 - a very large backbore that works well on both single and dual bore trombones
LB series: Larger Bass Trombone rim sizes
and shallower cups for doubling on tenor trombone and euphonium
Rims:
LB 109 plays like a big 1.5G but with the larger feel of this series (27.7 mm)
LB 110 smaller than a Bach 1.25G, larger than a Bach 1.5G or Schilke 58 (28 mm)
LB 111 about like a Bach 1.25G (28.2mm)
LB 112 similar to Schilke 59, a little larger than Bach 1.25G (28.5mm)
LB 113 between 112 and 114 (28.7mm)
LB 114 copy of Schilke 60, similar size to some Bach 1G, but flatter (29mm)
LB 115 between 114 and 116 (29.2mm)
LB 116 larger than Schilke 60, same shape (29.5mm)
Finishes available: S-silver, G-gold, L-Lexan (polycarbonate plastic)
Rim contours available: Standard (narrow), mW-Medium-Wide and W-Wide
Cups: (a star after the letter indicates a new version started in December 2017)
LB C medium-shallow, for doubling on small bore trombones
LB D this is sometimes available
LB E medium, for tenor doubling, about the depth of a Bach 6.5AL
LB G medium-deep, best for doubling on large bore tenor or euphonium
LB I shallower than Bach 1.5G, for bright bass sound or tenor double
LB J similar to Bach 1.5G or Schilke 58
LB K excellent all-around medium bass trombone depth,
LB L almost as deep as Schilke 60 or Bach 1G, a lot easier to play
LB M plays like Schilke 60 or Bach 1G, but more core and easier high range
LB N deeper, but still centered, try it if Schilke 60 isn\'t deep enough for you!
LB P for doubling on contrabass or tuba, too deep to use on bass trombone
Small shanks: (for small tenors, altos, and small shank euphoniums)
alto S - backbore for most Eb alto trombones, slightly smaller taper than tenor to go in farther
alto - backbore for Eb alto trombones with normal tenor taper
2 - backbore for .485 to .500 bore trombones
3 - backbore for .508 to .510 bore trombones
4 - backbore for .525 bore small shank trombones, and euphonium
Medium euphonium shanks: (for some Besson, Willson, and others)
6E - for all medium-shank euphoniums, E taper fits medium-shank Bessons and Willsons; others on request
Large shanks: (for large shank trombones and euphoniums)
8 - standard large shank backbore, best design for most trombones and euphoniums
9 - larger backbore, specifically for dual-bore trombones
10 - a very large backbore that works well on both single and dual bore trombones
Notes for ordering shanks: The letter on the shank must match the letter on the cup: for example, a standard large shank for an L cup is an L8. All shanks should fit into the receiver 1". Large (bass) shanks: Bach, new Conn, Edwards, Holton, Shires, and Yamaha tenor and bass trombones, and all large shank euphoniums, use the standard large shank. Older Conn and Blessing large tenor and bass trombones require a different taper - specify Conn shank for proper fit. King duo gravis, 7B, 8B, and Benge 290 can use standard, but sometimes need a specially tapered “K” shank for a better fit.
XB series: eXtra Large Bass - Larger, Wider, and Heavier than the LB series
The XB Series is for players who prefer big mouthpieces like the 93D and 95D
XB THREADS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH MY OTHER BASS RIMS AND CUPS
Rims: same shape as the LB series
XB 112 similar to Schilke 59, a little larger than Bach 1.25G, plays bigger (28.5mm)
XB 113 between 112 and 114 (28.7mm)
XB 114 copy of Schilke 60, similar size to some Bach 1G, but flatter (29mm)
XB 115 between 114 and 116 (29.2mm)
XB 116 larger than Schilke 60, same shape (29.5mm)
XB 117 (29.7mm)
Rim contours available: Standard (narrow) and mW-Medium-Wide
Cups:
XB K excellent all-around medium bass trombone depth,
XB L almost as deep as Schilke 60 or Bach 1G, a lot easier to play
XB M plays like Schilke 60 or Bach 1G, but more core and easier high range
XB N deeper, but still centered, try it if Schilke 60 isn\'t deep enough for you!
XB P good for contrabass trombone, with a P10 shank
Large shanks: (for large shank trombones and euphoniums)
8 - standard large shank backbore, best design for most trombones and euphoniums
9 - larger backbore, specifically for dual-bore trombones
10 - a very large backbore that works well on both single and dual bore trombones
Professionals who use the LB series
Top
|