Product Overview
BMV 3D, Bach 3D
GR 66MS & 66S
Monette B4L
Schilke 14A4A
Warburton 4SV
Yamaha 14A4A
The Wedge Hybrid consists of a 3D printed polymer rim and cup liner permanently bonded to a brass base.
The rim and cup liner is made from a safe, medical grade resin used in the dental profession to print permanent crowns. It is composed of 51% nano-ceramic particles, which gives it characteristics very similar to natural tooth material, or bone. The material is certified as non allergenic, non irritating, and safe for prolonged skin and lip contact.
Advantages of the Hybrid design compared to other materials, including an acrylic top on a brass backbore:
* Avoids allergic reactions to metal mouthpieces - no contact with metal on the rim OR cup (unlike plastic screw rims).
* Feels warm, like other plastic mouthpieces.
* Smoother and more comfortable than gold or silver plated brass.
* Slightly more grip than silver, providing better endurance - less grippy than acrylic.
* Provides a slightly warmer sound than brass.
* Notes lock in, or slot better than acrylic, very much like brass.
* More core and clarity in the sound than acrylic.
* Clearer articulation than acrylic.
* Better feedback to the player than acrylic - feedback and connection to the horn feels like a brass mouthpiece.
* More durable and very resistant to breakage, unlike acrylic.
The 3D/14A4A HT is similar to the Bach 3D and S14A4A, but with a slightly deeper cup than the S14A4A. It is based on a scan of a Bach Mt vernon 3D.
This is a great lead mouthpiece with a medium diameter. It also works well for piccolo trumpet when a bright sound is desired.
