Take the Wedge Challenge with the Standard Brand Line of Wedge Mouthpieces

The Standard Brand Line of Wedge mouthpieces is usually the best choice for players who are quite satisfied with their current mouthpiece, and who would like to play a very similar mouthpiece with the advantages of the Wedge rim.

A mouthpiece in the SB line is made by doing a digital scan of the conventional mouthpiece. The cup and alpha angle are slightly modified, and a Wedge rim is programmed to produce a mouthpiece that has a feel and performance similar to the original, but with Wedge advantages.

All new Standard Brand mouthpieces have the added feature of our new Double Oval Cup (DOC). The diameter of the rim and cup in the vertical dimension is at least 10/1000 of an inch larger than it is from side to side, depending on the model. For example, in the case of the Drozdoff Classic the top to bottom dimension is similar to a Wedge 3Cm rim and cup while the side to side dimension is that of a 5Cm rim and cup. This means that the oval shape of the Wedge rim is continued down to the base of the cup where it joins the throat. The DOC design, found only in Wedge mouthpieces,  provides the added efficiency of a smaller mouthpiece with the big sound, clear attacks, and flexibility of the larger mouthpiece.

The SB line is the gold standard test to see if you are a Wedge responder. If the Wedge rim is a good match for your embouchure you should note the following results with a Wedge SB mouthpiece matched to your current equipment.

1. Fuller, more resonant lower register.
2. More core to the sound in all registers.
3. More ease of upper register.
4. Better slotting.
5. Improved flexibility.
6. Cleaner articulation.
7. Improved endurance.
8. Less lip swelling.  

The combination of better slotting with better flexibility is an interesting combination. Although the notes feel more centered with the Wedge it is easier to move from note to note while doing slurs or lip trills compared to a conventional mouthpiece.

We currently have Standard Brand mouthpieces for some of the most popular Bach, Callet, GR, Monette, Reeves, Schilke, Wick, and Yamaha.

The image below compares the cups of the Bach sizes offered.

The line of Standard Brand mouthpieces is constantly expanding. Visit the Wedge Mouthpiece Store to see if your mouthpiece is offered.