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Mouthpiece finder

With this practical tool, you can find a suitable mouthpiece by entering the instrument, manufacturer and the size or model of your mouthpiece. However, you also have the option of searching by size if you know the dimensions of your mouthpiece.

This tool serves as a non-binding guide for selecting a suitable Parametrix mouthpiece. The manufacturer and model names mentioned serve exclusively to identify the mouthpiece played so far. Even if the specifications match, mouthpieces will differ in the perception of the players - they alone do not define the characteristics. However, a matching nominal diameter, for example, proves to be a very suitable orientation value in the consultation. The initial technical data used comes from publicly accessible or publicly presented manufacturer information and tables. All brands and model designations are the property of the respective rights holders. There is no commercial connection, cooperation or recommendation by the named manufacturers. The suggestions are based on available technical measurements and cannot replace personal testing.

Mouthpieces

About the idea of a concept mouthpiece

We develop mouthpieces for trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone, tenor horn and bass trumpet. The cup types with different characteristic features emerge from our development process. Each type of cup is produced in series with five sub-variants, arranged in increasing nominal diameters. All variants of a cup type are derived parametrically and under constant proportional ratios. 

Universality and proportion

An example of series 3 in the P cup type of trombone mouthpieces:

P3 XS X-small
P3 S small
P3 standard size
P3 L large
P3 XL X-large

The P3 series consists of 5 mouthpieces, each with a nominal diameter of 25.6 mm. The P0 to P4 series differ in their nominal diameter. The nominal diameter influences the entire cup geometry. In our mouthpiece development, we preserve the ratios of the control points to each other (in x- and z-axis as shown in the sketch). Thus, even if the absolute dimensions change, the characteristic properties of the cup type are maintained.

The size designations (SX, S, L, XL) of the mouthpieces within a series refer to the cup volume. Starting from the standard size, there are two smaller and two larger volume variants. The change in cup volume is controlled proportionally by the cup depth (all control points in z-axis). The reduced cup volume - due to the smaller nominal diameter - can be compensated using a larger depth of the cup.

With the optimized shape of the backbore, we strive for a smooth and rich sound. The goal is to find a balance between the tonal advantages of a rapidly expanding opening and the point at which intonation rapidly deteriorates. The playing resistance is determined by the backbore as well.

Our standard range of flugelhorn mouthpieces includes all three shanks - suitable for the German, American and Yamaha mouthpiece holders. For trombone mouthpieces, we produce the large and small shanks. There are no shank variants for trumpets. Instead, there is the big issue of the GAP, which is discussed in the relevant article under Insights is discussed in detail. 

Click here for the List of our mouthpiece program.

Legend

RandHpDm/2 = rim diameter/2 highpoint
CupInnWink = cup inner angle
RandInnRad = rim inner radius (bite radius)
HpWinkInn = highpoint angle inside
HpRadInnen = radius highpoint inside
HpWinkAussen = highpoint angle outside
HpRadAussen = highpoint radius outside
RandAussRad = radius outside rim
CupKegLg = length of cone-cup inside rim
RandInnDm/2 = diameter inside rim/2 (nominal diameter)
RandAussDm/2 = diameter/2 outside edge
BohrBegTief = bore start point depth
BohrDm/2 = bore diameter/2
BohrLg = bore length (cylinder)
UeAllLg = total length
KegAxialLg = axial cone length
KegSeig = cone pitch
RückEndWink = bore end angle
RückEndInnenDm/2 = backbore end diameter inside/2
KegUntenDm/2 = cone diameter/2 bottom