Rim shape is described for each individual model. Model numbers progress numerically from model #1 with the largest cup diameter, to model #20C with the smallest cup diameter.
Cup depths are notated with letters. "A" cups are the deepest; standard cups have no letter designation; progressively shallower cups are marked B through F.
"A" Models have very deep cups, #24 backbores, and emit a large, dark sound.
Models with no letter designation have deep cups, #10 backbores, and produce a rich, full, clear tone.
"B" Models have medium deep cups, #7 backbores, and have a full, Teutonic tone with great volume.
"C" Models have medium cups, #10 backbores, and are preferred by many players that alternate between Bb, C and D trumpet.
"D" Models have medium-shallow cups, #76 backbores, and produce a sparkling, brilliant tone, especially in the high register. Artists who continually play in the extreme high register use them to advantage.
"E" Models have shallow cups, #117 backbores, and are designed for use on soprano and piccolo trumpets. Also preferred by extreme high register players.
"F" Models have extra-shallow cups, #76 backbores, and are also preferred by extreme high register players.
"V" Models have V style cups. "V" designates a very deep cup, #20 throat, and #25 backbore; "MV" designates a medium deep cup, #25 throat, and #25 backbore; "SV" designates a shallow cup, #25 throat, and #25 backbore.
"W" Models have a wide, cushion rim for soft, thick lips.
Model No. - Rim Shape
Description
- 10 - Fairly wide with rather broad, flat surface
Similar to No. 7, but smaller in size and with a broad, flat rim. Suitable for players with fleshy, soft lips.
- 10B - Fairly wide with rather broad, flat surface
Same size as No. 10 but with warmer tone. Gives good results to players with heavy, thick lips?especially those who become easily fatigued.
- 10C - Fairly wide with rather broad, flat surface
Same rim as No. 10, but with a medium C cup. Especially designed for high notes and sparkling brilliancy.
- 10½A - Medium wide, well rounded
Produces the mellow, rich lyric cornet tone favored by players of the Italian school.
- 10½C - Medium wide
Fine high register, resonating low register. Particularly useful to players without a strong embouchure. Ideal for C trumpet.
- 10½CW - Extra wide, high toward the inner edge
Size, cup shape, and playing qualities are similar to the No.101?2C Cushion rim recommended for players who use heavy pressure.
- 10½D - Medium wide, high toward the inner edge
Similar in size to No. 101?2C, with a shallower cup for more brilliance and an easier high register.
- 10½DW - Extra wide, high toward the inner edge
Same depth of cup and diameter as No. 101?2D, with an extra wide cushion rim for players with fleshy lips.
- 10½E - Medium wide, high toward the inner edge
The same scintillating tone as No. 7E. Preferred by players with weak lips who have to play in the high register.
- 10½EW - Extra wide, high toward the inner edge
Cup diameter and shape are the same as No. 101?2E, but the extra wide rim offers support to players who have soft, fleshy lips and play continually in the extreme high register. Sometimes used for piccolo trumpet.
- 10¾A - Medium wide, well rounded
Slightly smaller cup diameter than No. 101?2A. Has the mellow, sweet tone generally used by players of the Italian school.
- 10¾CW - Extra wide
Cushion rim for players with thick, fleshy lips who are accustomed to using much pressure. There is no easier-blowing mouthpiece with such voluminous and brilliant tone.
- 10¾EW - Extra wide
Shallower than No. 103?4CW to produce a very penetrating, glittering tone. For extreme high register work. Cushion rim.
- 11A - Medium wide, well rounded
A medium-small mouthpiece with a round, full, old-fashioned cornet tone.
- 11B - Medium wide, well rounded
A medium-small mouthpiece with a beautiful, warm, clear tone. Responds very easily, especially in the upper register, for players with delicate embouchures.