Flugelhorn Mouthpiece Reviews

66FLC Flugelhorn Brass Top

5 star review

Title: Never going back to my old mouthpiece

It did take me a week or so to get used to my new flugelhorn mouthpiece, but now i experience the full benefits, i don't think i'll be going back to my other mouthpieces. it just adds 10, 15!% percent of power where i need it, i.e. on the high notes. It's a clear but still very warm tone. - S S.

 

Pierobon Flugelhorn Hybrid Top

5 star review

Title: Hybrid Flugel Mouthpiece

I don't normally like playingon plastic mouthpieces but I decided to give the Hybrid a go. I was pleasantly surprised, this is not like playing on a plastic mouthpiece, I found it much more comfortable and it didn't have the cheap feel of plastic, I would recommend these without hesitation. - Chris P.

 

63FLS Flugelhorn Hybrid Top

5 star review

Title: Just the ticket

As a hobbyist trumpet player, the Wedge mouthpieces are a miracle! I play a 63M with 10° angle so I decided to try the flugel 63 FLS hybrid with a 10° angle and I’m so glad I did! I have so much more endurance because it is so comfortable, plus I have been able to play up to g on top of the staff ! - Roberta H.

 

65FLC Flugelhorn Hybrid Top

5 star review

Title: First switch to hybrid a win

I have used Dave's 64 series Wedge tops in delrin for several years, but have been considering a move to the 65 series and to a hybrid top and this one was my first experiment in that regard. I always liked the delrin tops, but always felt there was something missing in the presence of the sound. I tried acrylic, but I just don't like the feel--not quite sure what it is. I had to switch away from silverplated brass due to developing some sort of reaction to it, so the remaining option was the hybrid and so far it appears to be a win. It feels great while at the same time performing more like a brass mouthpiece than a plastic one. The change from 64 to 65 was simply a personal size thing. Many years ago, I used very large diameters, but worked my way smaller and smaller, finding little advantages along the way, but I felt as though I had pushed it one notch too far and this fixes that. So far, so good. I also have a 10-degree angle on this. I have a notable overbite and at my age I'm just done with trying to thrust my jaw forward, and bent mouthpieces just have too many inconsistency issues. This allows me to play with my horn at a better angle (especially in settings like a big band, so that I'm not having to either play into the lower back of the trombone players or play with my head tipped back so far that I can't read the music [also a lot easier when I was younger]). Dave's design on angling the rim is fantastic. It's fully built-in to the design, not an afterthought. It took no time at all to adjust to the angled rim. It felt natural immediately. This is not true with bent mouthpieces for me, and I think part of that is because the center of the cup stays in vertical alignment with the leadpipe on the Wedge angled rims, which just feels more "normal" and it takes some pressure off the upper lip, which is appreciated. - Keith T.

 

66FLC Flugelhorn Hybrid Top

5 star review

Title: Ease and Endurance

I ordered the Wedge for my Flugle Horn. This one has a changing shank when I want to switch to trumpet. I notice my endurance improved immediately. We had a music clinic at our church. At the end of a three day run we all played with the congregation. This three day endeavor was not all about playing our instruments, so endurance was not from playing the whole time. It was study and lecture, mostly. We played for over two hours strait. One hymn after another. Was impressed that I made it through two plus hours. Nice! - Eric M.

 

66FLC Flugelhorn Hybrid Top

5 star review

Title: Good news from Bob Sando

Fantastic in every way. Dr Dave is not a pushy guy trying to sell mouthpieces but a relaxed guy trying to find out what would work for you. He sold me one and within a couple of weeks I decided to buy another one for my flugelhorn. I love how it works. I still get tired but I can play longer and recoup faster. Fun to work with nice people. - Robert S.

 

65FLD Flugelhorn Hybrid Top

5 star review

Title: Incredibly rich sound

Trying to find the optimal flugel mouthpiece that sounds full and rich without sacrificing range or comfort seemed like a hopeless endeavor... until I tried the wedge hybrid deep flugel mouthpiece. Incredibly comfortable, rich warm sound up and down the register, and impressively resonant sound. It's now my go-to mpc for all-round flugel playing. - Andrew D.

 

66FLC Flugelhorn Hybrid Top
5 star review
Title: Wonderful Mouthpiece
The texture of the mouthpiece and curvatures reduce fatigue. Moreover I like the warmer sound produced by my Yamaha FH731. -David H.

 

65FLC Flugelhorn Hybrid Top
2 star review
Title: Don't like the feel.
Dave makes excellent products, I currently own a 65MV. always a joy to talk to. Unfortunately after a week of practice. the Hybrid top didn't work for me on my flugel. Perhaps it will be awesome for someone else. I am sticking with conventional brass silver plated mouthpieces. -David D.

 

67FLC Flugelhorn Hybrid Top
5 star review
Title: A Real Winner
This is my second wedge mouthpiece, the first being a standard trumpet 67 MDV hybrid, and I love both of them. My endurance has increased significantly and I have gained 2+ notes of range. I'll never be a high note artist, but to be able to play Ds and Es above middle C changes the game for me. I find that the 67FLC I recently purchased creates a slightly brighter tone, but the real benefit is in how much easier it is to play. I don't feel like I'm straining at all to create a clear tone yet retain the classic flugelhorn voice. Overall, I'm extremely happy with both purchases. -Timothy D.

 

66FLS Flugelhorn Plastic Top
5 star review
Title: Still works great with my Yamaha flugelhorn
I have been using this mouthpiece for several years now. Flugelhorn got tangled in a mic chord in early August and tipped over breaking the acrylic mouthpiece. Bummer! Ordered new one and played very nicely at gig today. I like the feeling of the acrylic. It makes for a dark/mellow tone. Lends to clean note attacks. Pretty nice response in upper range - like G to C - where I actually seldom go on flugelhorn. I like it. -James R.V.

 

67FLC Flugelhorn Brass Top
5 star review
Title: Excellent design!
I recently purchased a 67FLC Flugelhorn mouthpiece because I am so pleased with my 67MV trumpet mouthpiece that I wanted to attain similar benefits on my Flugelhorn. As with the trumpet, the Flugelhorn sound is improved, becoming cleaner while maintaining the resonant dark sound that I strive to achieve on the Flugel. For me, the Wedge design allows for greater range, flexibility, slotting, secure pitch adjustment and improved timbre. Endurance in all registers is greatly improved. I highly recommend Harrison mouthpieces as upgrades from the more conventional designs. Previously I used Yamaha mouthpieces, and before them, Bach mouthpieces. My instruments are Yamaha Xeno trumpet and Yamaha Pro Flugel. As our understanding of sound production & physiology evolve, so must the design of the interface between our instruments and our bodies. I believe Dr Dave and the Harrison team are achieving great improvements for brass instrument mouthpiece design. Explore Dr. Dave's technical info on website for detailed explanations regarding his approach. -James M.

 

Pierobon Flugelhorn Plastic Top
5 star review
Title: Pierobon Flugelhorn Acrylic Top
Great mouthpiece! Feels the same as my metal 66FLC in size but definitely softer on the chops. The acrylic top makes my sound a little warmer. Flexibility is fantastic and intonation is consistent throughout. Highly recommend this top! -Paul P.

65FLC Flugelhorn Hybrid Top
5 star review
Title: 65FLC Flugelhorn Hybrid Top
This mouthpiece replaces a Townson FLX top on my Adams F2 flugelhorn. In short, I like it a lot. The change to a .65 diameter to match my 65 LV trumpet piece has greatly improved my ability to articulate and maintain a full tone in rapid passages. The tone is big, breathy and beautiful, and the pitches are well-centered. The hybrid top is easy on the lips and maintains a neutral temperature. I play with a relaxed embouchure, and have no difficulty with unwanted mouthpiece movement. It is a substantial improvement. Thanks for your good advice. -Jim B.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flugelhorn Shank
5 star review
Title: Comeback player 87 years old
I am currently trying to regain my lost chops after a 25 years hiatus from professional playing and have discovered that an 87 year old emboucher doesn’t respond like it used to.However, I keep diligently plugging away and have discovered that the wedge mouthpiece has been a very interesting experiment.First of all,it’s very comfortable to play and gets a beautiful sound! I discovered that playing the mouthpiece with the dot on the side has been the setup that works for me. I don’t know if it’s right or wrong, but it works for me and encourages me to keep working on the horn -Charles E.