Marking
|
Description
|
Throat
|
Backbore
|
S |
Our shallowest cup with an open entrance to the throat producing
a bright and edgy sound but with good response. |
27 |
#1 |
Mb |
This is similar in depth to the MV, but in a bowl-shape.
This helps to create a very versatile cup for all-around playability.
The MB is the choice of the player needing more support, but the ML cup
is too open. |
26 |
#3 |
Mv |
Medium-depth cup in a V shape. This helps create a free
feeling mouthpiece because of the very efficient nature of the cup. The
response is quick and the sound can be darker in quiet dynamics, or brighter
in louder settings.
|
27 |
#2 |
ML |
This is the standard cup depth/shape within the Hammond
Design line. This cup is unique in that it offers the depth of sound of
a bowl-shaped cup, but quick response and free playability of a V-shaped
cup. |
25 |
#4 |
MLx |
Same cup and rim as above, but with a 24 throat and
#3 standard backbore, for an even more focused sound . Good
for C trumpet. |
24 |
#3 |
MLH |
Also the same exact cup as the ML/MLX, but in the heavier symphonic
blank for even greater projection and depth. This is set-up to be very
focused and open |
23 |
#4
|
L |
A deeper V-style cup for an extremely large, deep sound,
but with balancing that aids in creating easier playability for a cup
so large. |
26 |
#4 |
Hammond Marking
|
Description
|
#1 |
A tight backbore for a bright and edgy sound |
#2 |
The same shape as the #1, but machined in farther for more depth
of sound |
#3 |
The same shape of the #2 is there, but with added openness and
contour in the top of the backbore for a more open feel. |
#4 |
More contour in the midsection of this backbore that opens it
up further for a darker sound. |
#5 |
This is the full symphonic backbore that carries the same concepts
further for an extremely dark, open sound. |
**These charts are not based on other manufacturers number, but
how the piece would crossover to the corresponding Hammond Design
diameter. This is based on the feel and the blowing characteristics
of the mouthpiece. This is also based on years of assisting players
in this very matter.
