Posted by Rick F. on December 20, 2001 at 23:29:32:
In Reply to: Euphonium Mouthpiece Selection posted by Dan Mordhorst on December 20, 2001 at 20:31:16:
Dan, the place that allows you to try out three mouthpieces is "Mouthpiece Express" (link below). You have to pay for all three up front, but as long as you return two of them in about 10 days or two weeks, they'll return your money you paid for the other two. I did this with the "SM3.5" and a "SM4". I kept the "SM4" and returned the "SM3.5". As long as you end up keeping one of the mouthpieces, they don't charge a restocking fee.
Actually, I've switched back to my Wick 5AL for my Yamaha 641 euphonium. The SM4 was just a bit too large for me (throat). The lower register was wonderful, but hurt my high register too much. Everyone is different though.
Good luck shopping.
Rick F.