Shires Bass Mouthpieces
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Trombola2112
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Shires Bass Mouthpieces
Currently trying out the Shires 1.25g that came with my used bass trombone. Was using a Schilke 58 when I started learning the bass, but thought about revisiting the 1.25g now that I have more experience. I think it has potential. How do Shires pieces compare to others? I found the specs online, but feel like they don't get mentioned a ton on here. Curious what kind of experience people have with them.
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Posaunus
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Re: Shires Bass Mouthpieces
Shires mouthpieces are just fine (for some folks).
The Shires 1.25G is appreciably larger than the Schilke 58, so there will be a learning curve.
It does have "potential."
The Shires 1.25G is appreciably larger than the Schilke 58, so there will be a learning curve.
It does have "potential."
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JMudge
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Re: Shires Bass Mouthpieces
If it’s marked 1.25 G, I’m guessing it’s from their original “Vintage” line. That’s similar to Bach 1 1/4g specs and the feel of a Schilke 59.
Initially there were two lines of Shires pieces; Vintage and New Classic. The current line is marked Shires USA and is manufactured by Pickett. Along with the stamps, the original lines had some distinctive knurling on the shank. The specs for the Vintage 1.25 and the other lines of 1.25s aren’t really that similar. The Vintage line had some good reviews but wasn’t widely popular.
Personally I’ve had the New Classic 1.25MD and the USA 1.25MD that came with my bass. I felt some minor differences with the rims between the two, but they’re generally the same. Semi-flat rim, smooth contour, same throat. I preferred the New Classic to the USA. Overall…. Comfortable, flexible, efficient. …..a Laskey 85MD alternative. I imagine a Vintage would have some similar characteristics.
Shires has introduced some artist models over the last couple of years. So, in general the line has some good things going for it. Hope this helps.
J
Initially there were two lines of Shires pieces; Vintage and New Classic. The current line is marked Shires USA and is manufactured by Pickett. Along with the stamps, the original lines had some distinctive knurling on the shank. The specs for the Vintage 1.25 and the other lines of 1.25s aren’t really that similar. The Vintage line had some good reviews but wasn’t widely popular.
Personally I’ve had the New Classic 1.25MD and the USA 1.25MD that came with my bass. I felt some minor differences with the rims between the two, but they’re generally the same. Semi-flat rim, smooth contour, same throat. I preferred the New Classic to the USA. Overall…. Comfortable, flexible, efficient. …..a Laskey 85MD alternative. I imagine a Vintage would have some similar characteristics.
Shires has introduced some artist models over the last couple of years. So, in general the line has some good things going for it. Hope this helps.
J
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Trombola2112
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Re: Shires Bass Mouthpieces
The piece says "S.E. Shires, USA, 1 1/4G". The knurling on the shank looks pretty similar to the Bach and Schilke I have. So I guess it's a newer one? Either way, initial impressions are good.
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JMudge
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Re: Shires Bass Mouthpieces
Sorry…..hadn’t seen a new one marked that way yet. That must be a newer version. Hard to keep track sometimes.
But……knowing that now…..I would say it’s same/similar to the other 1.25MD versions. Still a quality piece and a good choice.
But……knowing that now…..I would say it’s same/similar to the other 1.25MD versions. Still a quality piece and a good choice.