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Legends Brass MF HG

trumpet mouthpiece.


Description

As legend has it, there was once a trumpet mouthpiece, hand crafted by the gifted artisan Dominick Calicchio, to be used by the legendary Maynard Ferguson. It was created in 1955, and used by Mr. Ferguson for recording and performing during his rise to fame until the early 1960's. This mouthpiece has come to be known in trumpet circles as 'The Holy Grail'. Dominick Calicchio created his mouthpieces by hand, each one a work of art. Legends Brass is pleased to offer to our customers our modern version of this legendary mouthpiece. The rim and cup on the MF HG are identical to the original. The rim is flattened on top, but very rounded on the inside with little or no bite. The cup is generally described as a shallow v-shaped bowl (or slightly concave V cup). The throat on the MF HG is a #28, which is a little tighter than the original. In addition, the Legends Manhattan backbore has been incorporated. The Manhattan has great focus and nice resistance, and is specifically geared for extended performances and all night gigs. These design elements work together to enhance endurance, range and sound for the modern player. This mouthpiece is well suited for extended comfort and control in the upper register. 


MF HG Specs:

Outside Rim Diameter: 1.053" (26.75 mm)
Outside Rim Contour: Round
Inside Rim Diameter: 0.623" (15.82 mm)
Inside Rim Contour: Round
Cup Depth: Slightly Concave V (or V-bowl) similar to Bach E/F

This mouthpiece is kept in stock in four blanks: vintage, lightweight, standard weight, and heavyweight. The Vintage blank is inspired by classic Jet-Tone mouthpieces played by famous trumpet players of a bygone era. It has a beautiful art deco look. There isn't a lot of excess mass with this blank, which makes it versatile enough for general playing but with plenty of zing for those solo and lead parts! The lightweight blank adds extra sizzle for more of a lead, or 'Las Vegas' sound. The heavyweight blank is extremely efficient; the added mass creates enriched slotting and core of sound. Standard weight is a nice balance of both. Please choose which blank you would like to purchase from the drop down menu at the top of this listing.

Shipping Information

Legends Brass prides itself on quick shipping. In-stock orders are generally shipped within 24 hours of receipt of payment. Legends Brass ships worldwide via USPS Priority and USPS International Priority Mail. Shipping charges are determined by Ebay. Most orders will be shipped in a USPS small flat rate box. Shipping costs do not include any tariff or customs charges, as those will be the buyer's responsibility. Payment by Paypal is preferred for CONUS and required for international shipping. Payment must be received immediately. We ship only to confirmed Paypal addresses.

Return Policy

This item can be returned. The item must be in new condition (no exceptions). The buyer must pay return shipping plus a 20% restocking fee. Return shipping must be by USPS Priority or USPS International Priority Mail. You will receive a refund (price paid for the item minus restocking fee) within 48 hours of delivery of the returned item, if the item is confirmed to be in satisfactory condition. Insertion marks, scratches and dents that indicate that the item has been used may result in a reduced refund. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority, however this strict return policy is necessary in order to keep our prices low. Read our customer feedback and bid with confidence! To return an item, contact seller directly for instructions.

Gold Plating

This item can be gold plated for approximately $50. Contact seller directly for an exact price, because the charge may fluctuate slightly with the market value of gold.


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