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Hey there,
Looking in to trying out DE parts for a bass bone setup. I currently play on a Bach 50A3 and Wick 1al heritage.
I play a lot of small venues and am usually the only low brass going on. Just looking for a starting point.
If anyone has any used DE bass gear they want to let go I am interested.
EZ

With most mouthpieces, but with Doug’s in particular, you’re best to decide what rim size you’re best suited to, and then choose a cup shape to best match your sound concept.

A Wick 1AL likely be comparable to something like an LB110/J/J8.

As always, Doug will have the best advice when it comes to his gear.

Andrew

Thank you very much for the intell.. Yeah still waiting to hear back from Doug... Only been a few days though.
EZ

Doug is on the road at the moment, till the end of the week. Be patient. He will get back to you!

Matthew

Depends on what your want... I can't remember what size a 1AL but I'm sure you're looking to stay 1 1/4 size or smaller.

Doug's LB112 rim, K cup, K8 shank is a killer 1 1/4 sized piece. Don't worry about it being "LB" just means the cup diameter is a little different and the LB size works better than the MB size for 1 1/4 sized stuff.

Doug's MB108 rim (true 1 1/2 rim) or 109 rim (slightly larger), J cup, J8 shank is a killer 1 1/2 sized piece. This is a true 1 1/2 and plays great.

Doug's MB 110 rim, J or J+ cup, J8 or J9 or equivalent K shank would make for a killer 1 3/8 sized piece.

Just depends on what you're looking for. I recommend both the 108 MB setup and 112 LB, I've personally used both pieces and been very pleased. I tried some of the in between 109 and 110 stuff before but it was larger than what I was looking for in a 1 1/2 sized piece... I've never been the biggest fan of 1 3/8 sized pieces.

I'd recommend not going down to an SB size either... and I'm sure Doug would recommend the same thing. The series is basically like a 2G or smaller sized 1 1/2 style cup. Works great for small setups but I found the SB setup as a 1 1/2 didn't play as well as the identical setup in the MB series.

Also... personally I don't like Doug 9 shank. Not sure why. Some people dig it though!!! His 8 and 8.5 are great on smaller pieces and his 10 shank is amazing in the L and M cup sizes. Yeah, I like the 10 but not the 9 haha.

Doug also makes different versions of most of his cups, shanks and rims. So if you're specific with what you're looking for he can help you out.

Send me a PM if you're interested in a MB setup. I bought a setup from Doug last year that I love but I recently flipped over to a Symington piece and my Elliott setup is sitting in my drawer unloved. I have an MB108 lexan rim, MB J* cup, J8 and a second shank which is a J8.5 shank. I'll probably use the funds to buy a LT setup from Doug haha.

Thank you very much for the info, very very helpful. I will be patient.