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Integrated Mouthpiece

Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 1:51 pm
by Kneesks
Are there any integrated mp bones? And If so, what's the benefit it provides for playing, sound, etc

Re: Integrated Mouthpiece

Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 2:59 pm
by Matt K
Closest thing is probably the “MAD Pipe” I can’t remember exactly what the spelling is. It’s basically like a leadpipe and a mouthpiece shank as one piece, with a threat at the top to accept a rim and underpart. I’ve never tried one and I’m not sure I know anyone who has either so I can’t report if it works well or not.

Re: Integrated Mouthpiece

Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 3:30 pm
by Digidog
I'm not sure I've ever heard of - much less seen - a trombone with integrated mouthpiece.

From a quick thinking over, I can't really see any benfits with such a construction. It would probably be inconvenient for many reasons while handling the instrument, and, to that, taking up space in a case.

I'm also not sure I'd like to play one, too. But I can always change my mind if there are obvious advantages to it.

Re: Integrated Mouthpiece

Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 3:37 pm
by Burgerbob
I think Monette made a prototype or two like this.

Re: Integrated Mouthpiece

Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:33 pm
by Posaunus
Kneesks wrote: Sat Mar 18, 2023 1:51 pm Are there any integrated mp bones? And If so, what's the benefit it provides for playing, sound, etc
I doubt that there would be any significant benefit. At all!

Re: Integrated Mouthpiece

Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:13 pm
by JohnL
Posaunus wrote: Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:33 pmI doubt that there would be any significant benefit. At all!
But you'd be so cool. :cool:

Re: Integrated Mouthpiece

Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:57 pm
by harrisonreed
Mad Pipe. Nobody bought it.

Re: Integrated Mouthpiece

Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2023 5:54 pm
by BrassSection
My first thought was “Sounds like a recipe for lack of cleaning where your lips meet the horn!”