As a woodwind player's embouchure becomes more developed, the necessary
strength of the reed will change from weak to strong. If students
use a reed that is too hard or too soft, they will have trouble playing
certain notes. Woodwind players have always had a logical choice
of reeds to help them make the proper choice for their playing needs.
Now the same holds true for developing brass players, and their selection
of appropriate mouthpiece. Like woodwind players, brass players'
embouchures develop with experience and time. After discussing this
problem with numerous educators, our "300" Series was
developed not only for the student, but as a tool for the educator,
to resolve real problems for growing students.
Developed specifically with the student in mind, (although many
professionals use them as well), these mouthpieces offer the same
rim (similar to a 3C*) on 15 different cup depths, graduated at .006
in. intervals, (the equivalent to the thickness of two human hairs.),
from deepest (No.301) to shallowest (No.315), allowing the developing
player to find optimal response from a mouthpiece with the same rim.
For example, if a No. 307 is too deep and a No. 312 too shallow, the No.309 or
No.310 may be the appropriate fit. Please note: No. 300 has the same cup depth
as the No. 301 with an expanded cup diameter.
As players mature, their needs change. This series allows selection
to the next logical cup depth, while maintaining the exact rim dimensions
of the previous choice. The result is a mouthpiece that both feels
good to the player and provides the desired sound instantly, without
a frustrating transition.
The line also includes an "S" (symphonic) backbore. The
benefit to the player is a richer, darker tone associated with concert
bands and orchestras.
*This rim was determined by
comparing and testing many 3C mouthpieces for comfort and best
attributes