Trumpet
I’ve started learning piccolo trumpet, what mouthpiece should I start with?
When beginning to learn the piccolo trumpet you need to start with a moderately sized mouthpiece. The 5D, or 7D would be very a popular middle of the...
Is the mouthpiece honeymoon period a real thing?
Absolutely! This is not just with mouthpieces. Anytime you make a change with your equipment or body, an adjustment period is needed, which your emb...
Do I need a lead trumpet mouthpiece in high school?
This is at the discretion of your private teacher, but a mouthpiece that assists with efficiency and projection is helpful in jazz and marching band s...
My daughter/son is a high school trumpet player, what mouthpiece should they use?
Ultimately the student should follow the teachings and advice from their private lesson teacher as they see this student on a weekly basis. We typica...
What is a commercial trumpet backbore?
Commercial music is the inclusion of virtually any style of music from pop, rock, funk, blues, and others. The typical commercial backbore tends to le...
Does the mouthpiece rim inner-diameter really matter?
Yes, in addition to other factors. The mouthpiece rim is often referred to with these three measurements: the OD (outer-diameter) the high point the ...
How's the #10 backbore different from the standard series?
We have a number of different backbores to offer players to more comfortably match the desired resistant and sound. In our experience, players find th...
What color acrylic mouthpiece top should I get?
In addition to being an amazing performing mouthpiece, the Pickett Brass acrylic mouthpiece tops bring quite a splash of color to the gig. This mater...
How do I pick a trumpet backbore?
The backbore of a trumpet or cornet mouthpiece is the section of a mouthpiece extending from the throat to the exit venturi at the end leading into th...
How do I pick a cup size and shape?
After settling on an initial rim diameter when trying a new mouthpiece, the next aspect to experiment with the cup volume and shape itself. The cup v...
How do I pick a rim size?
When fitting a new mouthpiece with a player, we always start with the rim size of the mouthpiece. If a mouthpiece rim size doesn't feel comfortable o...
Where did the Pickett trumpet mouthpiece designs come from?
During the design and manufacturing of the Pickett Brass trimsets that started in 2003, Peter developed his manufacturing tooling and processes for mo...