2 Lightweight Strads: 1901B* & 18043*

[@jonarnold8982]

The 43 bell sounds more open to my ears.

[@JonathanMilam1]

And it is, Jon. But the 43* has a more open leadpipe AND a larger bell. I thought the Commercial sounded a BIT warmer - but they're both lightweight and the sound is similar.

[@creativehub1611]

Lovin the content. Came here for your video on the dillon flugel that I had my eye on and stayed for the amazing videos. I notice you use an acrylic tip mouthpiece in your vieos. Is it just personal preference or the fact that they dont get cold? also where can I get one? thanks!!

[@JonathanMilam1]

Well, I'm glad you enjoy the vids. I usually enjoy making them (maybe too much sometimes). :) Years ago I began having the rims removed from a lot of my favorite mouthpieces. Generally, I like a pretty rounded rim and I do better with them. Flat rims wear me out for some reason. Anyway, I've used Warburton rims (that were cut off of their mouthpieces) on most of my mouthpieces. Recently, I bought two GR pieces used and they came with this white plastic (maybe Delrin or Warbonite?) rim. It's not as slick as gold (which I really like) but the plastic rim seems to be easier on my chops. It warms up almost immediately AND it's just more pleasant than metal. I'm using it as often as I can. Matt Frost (Frost Custom Brass) cuts the rims off and threads them so that they'll accept the plastic rim; the cost is $48 to cut the original rim off and thread the underpart (as they call it) for the plastic rim. I believe Matt can make a copy of any rim that you presently have in metal, but hsi copy can be in Delrin, Warbonite, etc. Here's his site address: www.frostcustombrass.net/ Great questions! :)

[@creativehub1611]

@@JonathanMilam1 Thanks for the link. I will definetly consider trying that out. The idea of the mouthpiece not being as cold in the beginning is amazing.

[@JonathanMilam1]

@@creativehub1611 It seems that I might have seen rims at TrumpetHerald.com in the Marketplace. You could also try Reverb.com, and of course Ebay. They'll usually be listed and the size will be mentioned. Warning: these rims are amazingly comfortable. You may be spoiled for life by using one. :)

[@creativehub1611]

@@JonathanMilam1 Lol thanks a ton. Looking forward for the next video!