Product Overview
The 102G most closely resembles the Bach 4G and 3G. It is also a good replacement for the Wick 4AL, although the Wick has a slightly smaller cup volume. It is the little brother to the 103G, providing a similar sound and a slightly more efficient rim diameter which for many players provides better endurance.
The 102G is an excellent choice for players with a strong embouchure wanting a little more room, or a bigger low end than what they get from the usual 5G sized mouthpiece.
Material - These mouthpieces are only available in Delrin plastic. Here are some of its characteristics:
- Delrin:
- Feels softer on the chops because it has more give than metal. This is a great advantage for players with braces.
- Not as slippery as silver, giving more grip.
- Added grip makes Delrin mouthpieces feel smaller than their metal counterparts with the same size designation.
- Not as smooth as metal, so some players may feel slight chop irritation for the first day or two while they adjust.
- More comfortable to play in cold weather because they feel warm on the chops.
- Plastic mouthpieces are more responsive than brass, making soft entries more secure.
- Articulation less crisp with less point at the front of the note compared to brass.
- Darker sound than brass.
- Less core in the sound compared to brass.