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Hi,

I've just started on Tuba last year after having to pack in the trombone due to a shoulder problem and a friend has lent me a couple of mouthpieces to try with my Martin Mammoth 3 valve BBb.

24AW
24W
Schilke 67

The sound of the 24AW is the best of the three sound wise , but I do like the flexibility the Schilke rim affords so was thinking of altering a different 24AW that's already had it's rim 'doctored' a little by it's previous owner .

Anyone on here already tried this , or have any thoughts.

Thanks!

Did you ever contact Parker?

What do you like about the 67 rim -- the fact that it's narrower, or the fact that it's a little flatter, or has a bit more of inner "bite"?

I think some companies (maybe Robert Tucci and Mercer & Barker) offer something that is like a Bach 24AW but with a less rounded/large rim. If it were me, I'd probably go that route.

But there's definitely nothing stopping you from experimenting if you have the means. Just keep in mind the cost of messing around with it and replating, and not being able to add material back if it gets too wonky for ya.

The epically wide rim is a stumbling block, but I've never felt like I could get enough of my face into one of those or enjoy enough resistance - due to the gigantic throat opening. For me, there's not much to like, but I've heard some players pick those things up and play like angels, so how can I possibly condemn them?