As noted above, if it doesn’t fit your flugelhorns receiver it’s not a good “fit”. Unlike a trumpet mouthpiece, flugelhorn mouthpieces have different shanks that don’t fit all horns. Manufacturers typically make models for your trumpet and flugelhorn. The “bite” from the inner rim will definitely be noticeable if there is a lot of difference here. Get as close to the same rim contour and width as your trumpet mouthpiece. You can get used to anything, but if you like your trumpet mouthpiece, this is the first thing to try to match. Your lips will notice a big difference and it’ll feel odd. Get as close to the same rim diameter as your trumpet mouthpiece. The “rules of thumb” for flugelhorn mouthpiece selection are: They are much deeper than you are used to playing on your trumpet. The cup is the biggest difference you’ll notice when moving to a flugelhorn mouthpiece. Feel, range, and timbre are all affected by the depth of the rim contour, cup, throat entrance, backbore, etc. A flugelhorn mouthpiece is as personal a choice as your trumpet mouthpiece so the same things apply. Our top picks are based on years of experience, talking with other players, and what mouthpieces we are currently playing. These will fit flugelhorns from: Adams, Benge, Blessing, Callet, Conn, Eclipse, Gerd Dowids, Getzen, Josef Lidl, Kanstul, King, Lawler, Miraphone, Orlando Wind Instruments, Stomvi, Thomas Inderbinen, Weril, and Yamaha, Olds, Holton, LeBlanc, James, Trevor, Kanstul, Miraphone, Phaeton, Reynolds, Schilke, Selmer, Shiller, Taylor, Van Laar Standard (Large Morse Taper):
These will fit flugelhorns from: B & S, Bach, R, S, Berkeley, Besson, Courtois, Eclipse, F.
These will fit flugelhorns from: French Besson, Couesnon, Flip Oakes, Kanstul, and Miraphone. Using your trumpet mouthpiece as a guide will help you find a flugelhorn mouthpiece that will let you go between the two instruments easily. The two main things to consider are the cup diameter and cup. Identify your flugelhorn manufacturer and that will specify what taper you need for your mouthpiece. The three main types of flugelhorn mouthpiece tapers: That’s how it warms up your sound with the right mouthpiece. Just look at the bell on your flugelhorn verses your trumpet.
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