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"Karl Hammond is the first person I call when I need reliable and accurate mouthpiece work. He pays close attention to details that other mouthpiece makers can miss, and he always gives his best effort toward the projects we work on. He is a helpful and gentle person who knows how to give excellent advice to make a custom project even better. Karl has already created a wonderful variety of original mouthpiece designs that are used by top professionals, and this is because of the careful and thoughtful way he works with all of his customers. Whether you need a minor alteration, an accurate copy, or a new mouthpiece made from scratch, there is no better choice to assure the job will be done right!" - John Hagstrom "The mouthpieces that I have had made by Karl Hammond have been exactly what I have been looking for in terms of ease of registers, clarity of sound and improved intonation. The willingness to listen to the customer and make adjustments is a testament to making truly great trumpet mouthpieces that match the instrument to near perfection. There is no “acclamation period” for his mouthpieces as they felt almost identical to what I had played on before but much improved. The rim diameter, contour and cup depth are exactly what I was looking for. I can finally play on mouthpieces that I know are a good fit and not have to try an assortment of mouthpieces from other companies to find a similar feel between my mouthpieces." "To find one mouthpiece maker that makes equipment that is truly versatile is not common. Other mouthpiece manufacturers sacrifice one thing for another. They may make great “Lead” mouthpieces, but not very good “Classical/non-Lead” mouthpieces, much less cornet or flugelhorn mouthpieces that will have the ability to keep the exact rim shape, contour and diameter as your trumpet mouthpiece. I have never found a mouthpiece maker that can do what Karl does with such ease and speed. I know these mouthpieces will be the talk of many trumpet players for years to come." - Dr. Ramon Vasquez "After satisfying my initial curiosity about the Hammond Design 21BL mouthpiece, I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly I adapted to it and how comfortable it has become. My needs for a mouthpiece that can be used for everything; orchestral, chamber and solo playing have been met. For me, it has the perfect balance between cup depth, rim size, throat, density and comfort. It seems to make things easier to play, while helping me produce the sound I’m used to. I highly recommend this stock mouthpiece." -Randall Hawes "Hammond Design mouthpieces are superbly crafted and a beautiful design, but most importantly, they make an immediate tonal difference. Ease in achieving focus, clarity, and resonance encourage me to recommend Karl Hammond's mouthpieces to my own students, as well as the thousands of brass players that I see each year in clinics and master classes." - Joe Dixon "As a jazz and free-lance trumpeter in Chicago, I need the best "all-around" mouthpiece I can find. I have found that in Karl's 3mlx mouthpiece. It has the comfort and warmth of a larger mouthpiece. I can easily play it in combo, big band or studio settings. It helps me get the open sound of a Bach mouthpiece, but with a bit more flair and lustre when I need it. Thanks," - Art Davis "The Hammond 12 ML mouthpiece is the best 5G-type mouthpiece I have played so far. It has a rich, articulate, present and warm sound, and is easy to colour as well. It is also comfortable to play. Simply what I have been looking for!" - Håvard Svendsen "I am very impressed by the overall singing quality of Karl Hammonds' trumpet mouthpieces. Karl offers design that respects and amplifies a players’ biggest asset: his tone." - Dr. Alfons Vernooy "Finding Karl Hammond has been the final leg of a long trip. His patience, willingness to listen, knowledge and attention to detail have made him a rare commodity in the sea of mouthpiece makers. The trumpet and flugel pieces that he built for me have simplified my life. Intonation, response and tonal quality, from below the staff to above double c, have become something that I expect, rather than something I have to monitor every minute. I've even had guys, that have sat in front of me for years, turn around and compliment me on the new setups." "If you're looking for a great "stock" piece, with better playing characteristics than what you have, or a specific tool for a specific job I would recommend Hammond Design. I can say this because of the respect I have for his integrity and abilities in addition to the respect he has shown me." - Chuck Parrish
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