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Parker rim on Doug Elliott XT series

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:09 pm
by ttf_Trombinders
I've got a Doug Elliott mouthpiece that I really like but I also prefer the feel of steel due to some minor alergic reactions to silver and gold plated mouthpieces. And lexan didn't sound the same  Image I recently discovered Parker mouthpieces and I'm wondering, do they fit the XT series rim threads? Have anyone ever tried that?

Parker rim on Doug Elliott XT series

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:42 pm
by ttf_Matt K
I've never done that personally but if they can do threads, they are presumably capable of putting Doug's threads on there if you have a cup to send them.  You could also get a used steel or titanium mouthpiece and have someone thread the rim for the underpart.  Osmun does the best steel/titanium threading in my experience (well, Doug threaded one for me awhile ago and broke a billion dollars worth of tools; the threads were amazing but unless he's changed his mind about doing steel...  Image ). They recently threaded a titanium G&W for me and it had a quick turn around time and the threads seem to be properly centered. (I've had some steel ones that were not).

Parker rim on Doug Elliott XT series

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:42 pm
by ttf_Matt K
I've never done that personally but if they can do threads, they are presumably capable of putting Doug's threads on there if you have a cup to send them.  You could also get a used steel or titanium mouthpiece and have someone thread the rim for the underpart.  Osmun does the best steel/titanium threading in my experience (well, Doug threaded one for me awhile ago and broke a billion dollars worth of tools; the threads were amazing but unless he's changed his mind about doing steel...  Image ). They recently threaded a titanium G&W for me and it had a quick turn around time and the threads seem to be properly centered. (I've had some steel ones that were not).