Bach 3493C Classic Cornet Mouthpiece, 3C

This is my favorite mouthpiece and the best decision I have made when it came to buying a new mouthpiece. I was using a C, but this E allows me so much more flexibility when it comes to playing my 12 scales. It fit perfectly into my Back Strat and was easy to use. The sound quality was great, and it's easy to clean. It is well made and very durable. I expect it to last for many many years. Very happy with my purchase

Works fine. Not a pea shooter mouth piece. You still need some chops to play.

Boquilla original.... buena compra

Speeedy delivery in great shape exactly what I was expecting!

Ever since I began playing the trumpet many years ago, I have played on Vincent Bach mouthpieces and they are my favorite. It is my own fault that I give this one four stars instead of five. I prefer a Bach 3C on my trumpet and logically (I thought) bought a 3C cornet mouthpiece for a newly acquired horn when I joined a British style brass band, which does not include trumpets in its instrumentation. I found very quickly that the Bach mouthpiece gives the cornet a bright trumpet-like sound, good for jazz, orchestra, and marching band, but not for the British style band, which requires a softer, darker tone; the Denis Wick mouthpieces were recommended by my band mates for blending in a British style band. I purchased a Denis Wick 4 and a 2 and play on them exclusively in the band. I still keep the Bach in my cornet case and practice on it occasionally and may some day find occasion for its sound. (If you are looking for an "American sound" on your cornet, then add a star to this review).

As others have written, this mouthpiece has a special use, which for me is Latin jazz (not my usual repertoire until recently). I adjusted to it in about a week of playing. At six weeks later my top playable range has gone from D above high C to E and able to hit F if needed. I expected a brighter tone and better flexibility, and this has definitely occurred. Endurance in the high range has increased as well. Interestingly, I use a Marcinkiewicz 1S (wide, deep and open) for work mostly on the staff, particularly where dark, round tonality is needed. I play a Warburton 4MV with a 9* backbone for general work. Since I began using the Bach 3513E, my range with the Marcinkiewicz has risen even more dramatically. Two nights ago my lip simply quit while working up high with the Bach. The Warburton did not offer much help. I rested a minute and unexplainably resumed with the Marcinkiewicz in the same range, only louder and rounder and yes, using more air. I am sixty nine and have played trumpet since childhood. I was taught to stick with one mouthpiece, but no more. Physiology and the needs of the work call for different tools, and modern technology has risen to the occasion. I feel like I am exploring new country. Take a chance on this mouthpiece. It may open new doors for you as well.

I know that other reviewers have mentioned Kurt Thompson about this particular model. I hope he has an affiliate link. I figured I give it a go after hearing his recommendation. I'm not sure how this model slipped by me in my 30 years of playing trumpet, but this is the only Bach product I actually like. It's comfortable, nice bright sound and responsive. I highly recommend trying this mouthpiece out and fully support this mouthpiece being the new standard over the 5C and 7C for beginners.

Kirt recommended getting a 3e for endurance. Oh well, you don't know unless you try. I don't care for the tone quality. I guess there is a reason it is not a common-size mouthpiece.