5MM Modular Mouthpiece System - Part I

The much anticipated Modular Mouthpiece System is now in production. I first envisioned this system many years ago and decided to pursue this later rather than immediately when it became clear that owning a cnc mill/turn center would be necessary for a truly innovative production scenario. So I concentrated my efforts on trumpets while I slowly saved for the machinery necessary to produce the new 5MM System.

Designing the 5MM has involved years of mentally visualizing all of the components and the flexibility required of each. The idea is very simple, a system that allows anyone to discover the benefits of each mouthpiece variable thereby creating one or a few variations for different settings. I believe each individual player is best qualified to decide on components for each musical setting. My goal is to provide the tools and knowledge so that every one of my clients will gain a better understanding of our instrument and how we physically interact with carefully engineered and machined brass. I will discuss each component of the 5MM in great detail in future entries. Today, I offer this simple overview with a few renderings. Photos of the actual 5MM in brass will be posted on Facebook next week.

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Features of the 5MM Modular Mouthpiece

• Rim - every size from child through Tuba
  
• Cup - every cup depth & shape available
  
• Throat - from .06 to .300" infinite shape possibilities
  
• Backbore - every possible dimension available
• Shank - trumpet, cornet, flugel, french horn, trombone, tuba
• Gap - shanks available in every gap length
  
• External Gap Nut - every size and shape
  
• SWE Body - let your imagination run wild!

5MM Modular Mouthpiece Assembled

Exploded view of all components

Special Options within the 5MM System

• Adjustable Gap Shank (fits the new AGR System)
  
• Internal Rifling & Fluting options
• Harrelson Ergonomic Rim & Cup designs
• Undercut Compression options
• Integrated Air Velocity Measurement Device (AVM)
• Integrated Microphone options
• Copper, Brass, Delrin, Nylon, Stainless Steel, Hardwood
  
• Full 3D hand carving, cnc milling & engraving
• Lightweight Extreme Efficiency SWE Sleeves