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Hammond Small Shank Trombone Mouthpieces

Marking
Diameter
Bach*
Schilke*
10
1.030
3
53
11
1.020
4
52
12
1.010
5
51
13
1.000
6
50
14
.972
7c
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Marking
Description
Stem
XS
Very shallow cup and tight throat to facilitate the upper register. The 14XS is for alto players desiring a good solo sound.
 
S
Less shallow than the XS, but still a brighter playing cup. This cup is mated with a tight throat for a lead-type sound. Can also effectively be used on alto
 
M
Medium-depth cup with a V shape. This is an extremely efficient cup with the capability of duel use between section work or possibly lead on small bore, or solo work on large bore.  .257 throat/T2 backbore (small bore), .265 throat /T5 backbore (large)
 
ML
This is the standard cup within the Hammond Design trombone line. It has aspects of both conical and bowl shapes to help become the all-around choice of most players looking for a focused, yet colorful sound.  .265/T3 small bore, .281/T4 large bore.