Posted by gc on November 21, 2003 at 08:50:07:
In Reply to: Re: Mouthpieces affecting pitch? posted by Mary Ann on November 21, 2003 at 08:40:14:
Mouthpiece cups change the volume of the horn, and the length of the shank sticking out of the receiver can also affect pitch. When I switch between a short shanked Bach 18 and a larger-shanked large-cupped RM 10, I have to move my tuning slide about a half inch.