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Models listed PT-60 | PT-62 | PT-63 | PT-64 | PT-65 | PT-66 | PT-67 | PT-68 | PT-70 | PT-72 | PT-80 | PT-82 | PT-83 | PT-84 | PT-86 | PT-88 | PT-89 | PT-90 |
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| Model PT-60 is a standard-rim, shallow cup mouthpiece. The small throat and tight backbore provides the brilliance required for solo, chamber or recording performance, but can also be used for playing where a transparent sound is desired, particularly on large tubas. This is an all round, basic F-tuba mouthpiece which allows the player to take full advantage of the technical and high-range possibilities. | ||
| CUP | 32mm diam. Small, rounded cup | |
| RIM | Width 9mm. Moderately rounded inner and well-rounded outer edges. | |
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THROAT BORE |
7mm | |
| Model PT-62 is a cushion-rim version of PT-60. It is well-suited to extended length solo performances or long recording sessions. It is recommended for players with large lips, or for those players wish to reduce the stress on the embouchure. | ||
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CUP
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32mm diam. Small, rounded cup | |
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RIM
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Width 9mm. Rounded inner and well-rounded outer edges. | |
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THROAT
BORE
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7mm | |
| Model PT-63 combines the rim of the PT-89 with the cup of the PT-80. The cup diameter is slightly smaller than other popular F-tuba mouthpieces such as the PT-20, PT-64, PT-65, PT-72 or PT-80. The mouthpiece responds accurately in all ranges while providing excellent intonation, paricularly on modern large-bore instruments. The sound full, dark in colour with a strong centre and excellent projection. | ||
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CUP
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32mm diam. Medium depth, well rounded at bottom. | |
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RIM
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Width 8mm. Well-rounded inner and outer edges. | |
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THROAT
BORE
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8mm | |
| Model PT-64 provides a lively and exciting sound with a clear core and excellent projection. It also allows great flexibility and a remarkable tone colour for the CC tuba. It is recommended especially for the F and Eb tubas, giving great power and a commanding nature for solo performances with large accompanying ensembles, or for use in executing the high-range orchestral literature. This is one of the most popular tuba mouthpieces today. | ||
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CUP
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32mm diam. Moderately shallow cup, bowl-shaped. | |
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RIM
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Width 9mm. Very round cushion. | |
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THROAT
BORE
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7.8mm | |
| Model PT-65 is similar to the PT-64 on which it is based. The PT-65 provides a strong centre and great accuracy in all ranges just as the PT-64 does but with a different tonal nature. The centre is clear and dominating yet dark in character. The response, the accuracy, the flexibility, the tonal nature of this new model accommodates modern large bore instruments and demanding literature. | ||
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CUP
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32mm diam. Medium depth, very round | |
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RIM
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Width 8.5mm. Rounded with well defined inner contact point | |
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THROAT
BORE
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7.8mm | |
| Model PT-66 is a traditional, German-style mouthpiece giving a clear and lively sound. It's deeper cup provides more volume with a slightly mellower quality than model PT-64. It is highly recommended for the F and Eb tubas, but is also useful for the CC and BBb tubas where quick response and a clear, vibrant sound is desired. | ||
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CUP
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32.5mm diam. Medium depth, bowl-shaped. | |
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RIM
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Width 8mm. Rounded inner and outer edges. | |
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THROAT
BORE
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8mm | |
| Model PT-67 is essentially a medium large, full cup mouthpiece for the F or Eb tuba, or a medium-large one for the CC or BBb tuba. Great tonal breadth and volume is easily obtained on the F or Eb tuba while retaining excellent response and intonation. Used on a medium-large or large CC or BBb tuba, the sound has a strong core, great clarity and projection. As with the PT-65, this mouthpiece is built to accommodate large bore concepts while retaining ease of response and efficiency. | ||
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CUP
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32mm diam. Medium depth, rounded | |
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RIM
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Width 8mm. Rounded inner edge. | |
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THROAT
BORE
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8mm | |
| Model PT-68 is a high-dynamic mouthpiece with an essentially bright sound. It has a clear quality combined with a fullness expected only from deeper mouthpieces. It gives great power and a commanding nature to the F-tuba, especially for solo performances with large accompanying ensembles. | ||
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CUP
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32.5mm diam. Medium depth, very rounded at the bottom. | |
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RIM
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Width 8mm. Rounded inner and outer edges | |
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THROAT
BORE
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8mm | |
| Model PT-70 is a fairly deep mouthpiece with a bell-shaped cup. This gives a broad sound with quick response. It is a very comfortable and powerful mouthpiece which features a brilliant sound an is highly recommended for any tuba. | ||
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CUP
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32.5mm diam. Deep very rounded at bottom | |
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RIM
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Width 8mm. Small with sharp inner rim | |
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THROAT
BORE
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8mm | |
| Model PT-72 is a large mouthpiece for the F or Eb tuba. The sound has considerable weight combined with the richness and clarity associated with the German concept. It is also recommended for intermediate level students of the BBb and CC tubas. | ||
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CUP
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32.5mm diam. Deep, very-rounded at bottom | |
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RIM
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Width 8mm. Fairly sharp inner edge, moderately round rim. | |
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THROAT
BORE
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8.1mm | |
| Model PT-80 is designed for use in orchestral playing where one desires a clear but yet moderately dark sound. It has great projection in all registers and is recommended for the F or Eb tuba. | ||
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CUP
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32.5mm diam. Deep very round at bottom | |
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RIM
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Width 8.5mm. Cushion rim with well-rounded inner and outer edges | |
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THROAT
BORE
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8mm | |
| Model PT-82 is a high-dynamic range, German-style mouthpiece, especially designed for large or otherwise mellow sounding instruments. The low register response is particularly good. | ||
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CUP
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32.5mm diam. Moderately shallow, very round cup | |
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RIM
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Width 8mm. Rounded rim with slightly sharp inner edge | |
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THROAT
BORE
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8.2mm | |
| Model PT-83 offers a distinct but dark sound in all registers. The sharp inner rim provides quick response. It is designed for use with the CC and BBb tubas. It is an all-purpose mouthpiece. | ||
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CUP
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33mm diam. Medium deep. | |
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RIM
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Width 7.5mm. Fairly sharp inner edge. Moderately round rim | |
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THROAT
BORE
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8.4mm | |
| Model PT-84 provides a powerful, projecting sound. It is very flexible, has a good upper range, and gives a very quick response for a mouthpiece of this size, particularly in the low range. This is a very popular mouthpiece, highly recommended for the Eb tuba. | ||
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CUP
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33mm diam. Medium deep. | |
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RIM
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Width 7.5mm. Fairly sharp inner edge. Moderately round rim | |
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THROAT
BORE
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8.4mm | |
| Model PT-86 offers a very wide cup for players with particularly large lips. It favours middle and low registers, particularly where high volume is desired. The tonal character is round and weighty. | ||
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CUP
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33.7mm diam. Very wide diameter with moderate depth. | |
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RIM
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Width 7.5mm. Slightly rounded inner edges. | |
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THROAT
BORE
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8.3mm | |
| Model PT-88 was primarily intended as a special applications mouthpiece for low register playing. However, it has found considerable acceptance for use on medium-large bore CC tubas. It serves very well on any BBb tuba, providing a very full, strong tone. It is recommended for advanced players. | ||
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CUP
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33.5mm diam. Very wide, deep cup. Bowl-shaped and very round at the bottom. | |
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RIM
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Width 7mm. Rounded inner edge, very rounded outer edge. | |
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THROAT
BORE
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8.2mm | |
| Model PT-89 combines the rim of the PT-84 and the cup of the PT-90. The cup diameter is less than large mouthpieces such as the PT-34, PT-36, PT-50 or PT-88. The mouthpiece is easy and comfortable to play, particularly for those who find the others too big. This mouthpiece produces a broad, dark sound with very strong centre. Highly recommended for medium and large bore CC and BBb tubas. | ||
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CUP
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32mm diam. Deep, strongly rounded at bottom. | |
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RIM
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Width 8mm. Well-rounded inner and outer edges. | |
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THROAT
BORE
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8.3mm | |
| Model PT-90 offer the combination of a moderately wide cup diameter and deep cup. It is good for those players who desire the benefits of such a cup yet without an aperture that is too wide. The sound is dark in character yet has a clear, well-defined core. | ||
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CUP
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31.8mm diam. Deep, well rounded at bottom. | |
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RIM
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Width 7.5mm. Well-rounded inner and outer edges. | |
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THROAT
BORE
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8.3mm | |
