TromboneChat

Hello, this is my first post here!

I recently came into possession of a Maurice Benterfa trombone mouthpiece, I believe it’s made of ebony. It hasn’t been taken care of over the years, and needs reconditioning and a couple of cracks repaired. I’d like to use it if possible! Does anyone know of anyone that might be able to repair this? Thanks. I’ll add photos when I figure out how to.

Welcome!

I have a Benterfa mouthpiece too. At one time I had two: one about 6½ AL size and one about 4G size. I kept the larger one and sold off the smaller one. Mine appears to be maple (light colored wood, harder than pine but softer than oak).

The guy who bought my smaller mouthpiece loved it until his horn fell over cracking the mouthpiece in two -- split at the bottom of the cup. I think he glued it back together with a good wood glue.

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I would take it to a guitar luthier! They would know better than just about anyone what would work

Woodwind technicians deal with more relevant cracks to your situation all the time. Bring it to someone qualified and get it fixed right the first time.

pfrancis wrote: Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:39 pm Woodwind technicians deal with more relevant cracks to your situation all the time. Bring it to someone qualified and get it fixed right the first time.

This ^
Guitar luthier's usually are working with thin wood.
Woodwind repairmen much more experienced with thicker and harder wood like bodies and "bells" of oboe, clarinet and bassoon.