Clements Mouthpieces    Low Brass Basics Instructional Book

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I designed these mouthpieces because I wanted to try to get different results from the same mouthpiece. What I have done is taken an old Conn Helleberg and duplicated the rim. I then made the four mouthpieces using BASICALLY the same rim on each; they feel like an Elliott 4N. Further, I made them all heavy walled, as I liked the feel of the extra metal on the mouthpiece, rather like the Monet, R&S Helleberg, Mike Finn and the Deck. If you go back and forth between these mouthpieces, your chops won't feel the difference, but because of their different construction, different results will be afforded with little effort.

ORCHESTRA (1.32")
I made this deep mouthpiece to play large orchestra works (with 10-12 cellos and 8-9 basses) and situations where I wanted maximum fundamental and the broadest sound I could get. This model works well with the largest 6/4 tubas. I have had great success with this mouthpiece on the Yorkbrunner, the Gronitz PCK & PCM and the 164 Alexander. Several clients have purchased this mouthpiece for use with the Mirafone 191 and the 1291 with excellent results.

ENSEMBLE (1.32")
This mouthpiece has the same 'feel' as the Orchestra model; the rim is identical. The cup is SLIGHTLY shallower and the throat is smaller. I use this mouthpiece on the Alexander 163 and the Gronitz PCM, as well as Mirafone 186 & 188. I have used it on my Gronitz F's (FZ-127 & PF-125) when I wanted my F tuba to sound like a CC. I use this mouthpiece in smaller orchestral settings (6-8 cellos & 4-5 basses) or where I want a slightly lighter sound, as in quintet. This is the best all around mouthpiece as it makes PLENTY of sound when needed; yet you can get real light and soft on it.

F/Eb (1.30")
The rim on this mouthpiece is identical to the Orchestra and Ensemble, but it is just SLIGHTLY smaller. The cup is similar to the old Mirafone F/Eb. This mouthpiece is for exactly what I named it for. It is a wonderful all around F tuba mouthpiece. I've used is on the Yamahas (822, 621), Gronitz (FZ, PF), Mirafone (180, 181), Alexander 155 and a B&S Symphonic. It plays the low notes easily and clearly and the Bydlo G# is a piece of cake.

SOLO - (1.30")
I made this mouthpiece because of the demands of many solo works. This mouthpiece is nearly identical to the F/Eb, except that the throat is more open and the cup is slightly shallower. I've used this mouthpiece on the Alex 163 Gronitz PCM CC and the Gronitz FZ & Dehmal F's. Works played on this mouthpiece are Bydlo, Gregson Concerto, Morning Song, Bach E-flat Sonata, and Fantastique. If you want to pop out a high B-flat, this mouthpiece will make it happen.

All mouthpieces are heavy silver plated and cost $170 including shipping.

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