| On the PT tuba mouthpieces the PT-48, the PT-50 and the PT-88 cover just about everything in CC and BBb-tubas. They need the standard shank, the S-shank and the Mega-Toni (Heavy Shell) versions. The PT-88 is the best of all these mouthpieces, best for dedicated players with the right tubas and good practice ethics. It is rather unforgiving though, a couple of days off and it sounds like it is made out of rubber. The PT-48 is a terrific mouthpiece as well, just a bit shallower while retaining a wide cup and easier to handle The PT-36 and the PT-84 cover just about everything with students, beginners and occasional players. The PT-89 is an entirely different mouthpiece, not too wide, noticeably with rather a comfortable resistance. Good to have around, again as a regular shank and "S" shank model. On Eb-tubas, the PT-24+ and PT-84 with "S" or "XS" shank (for older "Besson" tubas), is also good. For the F-tuba, it is simple; PT-65 and PT-72 with regular and "S" shank. |
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