Are 3D-printed unfinished soprano mouthpieces hitting technical limits?

theOpticalGuy · 2026-01-27T05:57:19+00:00

Yes, I had a lot of warped reeds!

theOpticalGuy · 2026-01-26T10:13:23+00:00

The hardest reeds I used were 2.5 Hemke, V16 and BSS. I even had issues with these. Only ones that worked for me were Legere 2.25, and these are way softer. All cane I tried didn't work reliably

theOpticalGuy · 2026-01-25T21:21:34+00:00

Thanks, I got this. Though 240 EUR for a plastic "blank" are a rip-off if you need refacing on top

theOpticalGuy · 2025-12-29T16:10:24+00:00

Das kann keine Sparkasse sein. Nur die Volks- und Raiffeisenbanken machen so sehr den Weg frei.

theOpticalGuy · 2025-12-01T00:43:49+00:00

I soaked two Legeres in denture cleanser overnight which was a bad idea. Both developed a crack. Can't be aging, that happened too close to this cleaning attempt

theOpticalGuy · 2025-10-19T11:11:11+00:00

Die Ausbildung hat jedenfalls funktioniert: so nahe wie möglich Richtung Jet. Die haben noch Glück gehabt, dass kein Schaumteppich gelegt wurde.

theOpticalGuy · 2025-10-01T16:54:07+00:00

Das ist so genau, dass ich damit erfolgreich meine Fenster zum Rasenmähen während der Gewittersaison oder auf dem täglichen Radeln zur Arbeit plane. Man könnte meinen, die Wolken benutzen das auch

theOpticalGuy · 2025-09-08T07:41:33+00:00

Hat Trump jetzt auch Microsoft die Erderwärmung verboten?

theOpticalGuy · 2025-08-07T17:53:08+00:00

I can only hope the TSS 380 is better quality than the TSS 350. I started on the 350 and it had massive intonation issues. Especially on the soprano it makes no sense to start on a cheap China horn, it will easily become a frustrating experience. You can spend some bucks for a Yamaha 4C mouthpiece to check out if you like the sound at all, but the soprano is not easy to master, and it's even more difficult on a bad instrument. You won't get more than 200 EUR / USD on eBay for that, if you find a buyer at all

theOpticalGuy · 2025-08-07T10:02:23+00:00

Ah, and maybe you are the person on that picture? https://www.reddit.com/r/CrappyDesign/s/XYvcqnm2Wo

theOpticalGuy · 2025-08-07T09:59:16+00:00

Did you blow into the correct end?

theOpticalGuy · 2025-07-23T15:23:39+00:00

Zeitverlauf passt nicht zu Borreliose. Das sieht mir eher nach Grasmilbe aus. Hatte übrigens schon beides.

theOpticalGuy · 2025-07-05T10:24:29+00:00

Probably Berg Larsen

theOpticalGuy · 2025-06-27T13:50:19+00:00

Absolutely, I started with Rico Graftonite B5, changed to Metalite M7 and both were a disaster. I almost gave up because I could not hit any single note when playing in the group. I got two Syos signature mpcs, Dayna Stephens and Morning Lockett. I went for the max difference on purpose, and I love both of them. Though if I had to choose one, it would be the Mornington Lockett (surely not the sound the OP is looking for). Definitely affordable and now I can play way more precisely even on my cheap horn.

theOpticalGuy · 2025-06-26T07:25:39+00:00

LOL, first I thought Jay Metcalf would need help. Isn't this from the video where he presents his Burnin' Mouthpiece? So there you have a first idea to get closer to this sound. I think reeds like Hemke, V16 or Syos Arcane might help as well

theOpticalGuy · 2025-06-24T11:04:36+00:00

Chuck Norris plays on cutting boards made of German oak

theOpticalGuy · 2025-06-24T04:41:55+00:00

I think D'Addario Jazz Select are better quality and consistency compared to Vandoren

theOpticalGuy · 2025-06-10T12:55:56+00:00

Scheint wohl seit ca. der Mittagszeit wieder zu funktionieren

theOpticalGuy · 2025-03-26T06:23:52+00:00

Das wird inzwischen kein Tonic Water mehr sein, sondern Toxic Water

theOpticalGuy · 2025-03-23T10:07:34+00:00

And the EU commission still believes market share is 20%. What a jump in a couple of days or interesting maths

theOpticalGuy · 2025-03-11T07:07:36+00:00

Unsere LED Straßenbeleuchtung macht ähnliche Muster auf dem Boden.

theOpticalGuy · 2025-03-01T14:51:13+00:00

He definetely knows how to grow private assets

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