Testing a 3D Printed Trumpet Mouthpiece

3D printing is an exciting way of making all sorts of things, including trumpet mouthpieces, but are they any good?
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[@montysoto8393]

I started laughing so hard when he broke the mouthpiece 😂

[@Metal-Possum]

Me too. I think he scripted that perhaps.

[@jdawggs2009]

@@Metal-Possum iwas kinda shocked too like what just happened!

[@AnsweringMusic]

2:14 had me laughing like crazy!!!!!! Awesome video dude!

[@masternip]

Rest In Peace green mouthpiece. But do not worry, it was just a trick of light.

[@AceTheMM]

*a h*

[@jellerer]

2:31 The pizza delivery theme

[@nicholastrombone9899]

Correction *Napoli

[@poichu7386]

the amazing spiderman 2 pizza song

[@lucaslemonholm5492]

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[@danball4410]

You didn't mention the advantages of 3D printing: 1) You can shape it in ways that are impossible to machine or injection mold 2) You can rapidly and cheaply try many custom designs. Up until this technology it would take thousands of dollars to make a variety of mouthpieces. With 3d you can tweak until you achieve perfection then machine one

[@connnnnnnor2096]

That G bugle in the back though

[@snoproblem]

3D printing will improve as the building material improves. In the meantime, there's definitely a cool factor to the printed mouthpieces, with a sound quality that is surprisingly good.

[@AceTheMM]

Firstly, fits very nicely. There is no issue with the fit there. It- *a h h*

[@JKGTrumpet]

His reaction to breaking the mouthpiece was amazing

[@zekeslavens]

By leaning from his failures with the hot glue, Trent has upgraded and is now sufficiently advanced to 3-d print his own line of mouthpieces.

[@williamdaniels512]

It it was printed in ABS, it could've been smothed with acetone vapors

[@motis1837]

2:38 The Trombone IS ALIVE!!! IT’S ALIVE!!!!!

[@theGameBrass]

This is one of the greatest channels there is.

[@a_literal_brick]

I can't stand plastic mouthpieces. I love the feeling of a cold mouthpiece that warms up as you play.

[@YellowJack6]

Great video as always. I'd like to see something French horn related though, that would be cool

[@Xzyum00]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnKyq5tuhKqLsJY Part 2 to this video is still not existent but I hope it is sometime soon.

[@YellowJack6]

Luggage thank you very much! I meant something new though, ha. Still a great video you linked though

[@Marcus-xb7le]

I have also tried this but with a ABS in a resonebly high end 3d printer, it was playable and quite comfortable but like expected the tone was not preferable to a regular mouthpiece.

[@TheCurtmiller]

Great video. You mentioned how bad the mouthpiece feels. I printed some of my own and had the same issue. But then I discovered that I could flame polish the rim. It makes a very comfortable smooth surface for your lips.

[@TrebleDragon]

2:11 hilarious

[@CappeSun]

I went ahead and built an entire brass instrument out of 3D printed parts, including a number of mouthpieces. It definitely makes noise and is fairly stable (now, this is from someone who has never played brass before, so a grain of salt is highly recommended). It does not have valves because my design was an utter failure, but it's fine for practice and fun

[@brianmayfield810]

i love this intro!!

[@giant23]

OK my school has a 3D printer they let us use could you tell us how to make one or where you got that one i would like to compare it to my metal mouthpiece, and use it for fun also

[@Persillebalzm]

I'd think suppose the shape has way more impact on the sound than the material. Are the rim size and cup depth identical in these two mouthpieces?

[@piercejohnson6191]

Quality content.

[@Grayham4]

"meatal"

[@jakepatterson8815]

I_Like_It_Here correction: meetle

[@bena2.014]

Hey trent, would you mind if I used the bit at 02:13 (when the mouthpiece breaks) on a video i'm making about a 3d printed bass trombone mouthpiece? I would like to use this clip as an example as why I used TPU instead of a more rigid thermoplastic and also why I changed the design up a bit to make the piece stronger in the throat area.

[@TrentHamilton]

Sure

[@noellel6045]

I couldn't stop laughing when he broke the mouthpiece looked disappointed and then played it off as a trick with the lighting

[@nolanreed8373]

Hey Trent You should review the forward facing baritone in the background in the corner

[@TrentHamilton]

I have - check out my baritone series.

[@danielscuiry2847]

@Trent Hamilton Are there businesses that can create a digitally printed mouthpiece from a metal original?

[@bananayoungsavage5071]

Do you think you could do a video on a pTrumpet or pBone?

[@swanson5014]

Was that first part Napoli?

[@ogillusions514]

Hey Trent. I was wondering if you could give me some beginner tips on playing brass instruments. I was a saxophonist for about 7 years, and I’ve finally decided to come to the dark side. I am currently playing a Martin Wurlitzer Bb Trombone with a Yamaha SL51 Mouthpiece, and I find it difficult to play in the higher and lower registers. Thanks!

[@jerrynotgerry7095]

Heyy how's your progress man?

[@donaldklopper]

Hahahaha yeah light tricks.... lolz. Your summary echoed my perception on the brassy nature of the metal moutpiece.

[@whodat1967]

What is the piece you use for your intro?

[@whodat1967]

Or used for this one, rather?

[@marshall5161]

What is the song called that you played

[@matorono1]

It's Funiculi Funicula

[@chrisdrybread8142]

KatWithKnuckles Napoli

[@nicholastrombone9899]

Napoli

[@profightcompilations4764]

Siderman Pizza theme

[@rmp3769]

Napoli variations

[@londonchamberlain2550]

I’ve always wanted a plastic, or 3d printed mouthpiece, but have never tried one. Is it recommended that I get one for fun playing?? Thanks!

[@diorsawaaj]

I had one for marching band. A 1.5C to be exact. It's a bitch to play high on, especially because it didn't weigh anything, but it's something cool to have lying around

[@bob5510]

The one demonstrated in this video is far from terrible, especially if you want one for fun. I'm a low brass guy and only use mine for fun. Most recently, I used mine while teaching a band camp. On the contrary, when I use my pBone I almost always use my regular metal mouthpiece.

[@royalcat10]

If it's just for fun, I'd say go for it. I personally feel as if they are just not as good as metal ones, but everyone is different and who knows, maybe you'll think it's the best thing in the world and have a lot of fun with it. And well made plastic mouthpieces are extremely cheap compared to their metal brethren, so even if you end up using it once and never again, it's not like your wallet is taking a big hit anyways.

[@wyattcramer4586]

I watched this tomorrow

[@kingofsludge7262]

I am about to have watched this two days ago.

[@colinkyger5453]

Yes

[@trevorzinda9043]

Could you try a 3d tuba mouthpiece

[@kennethsideas84]

I had a friend and fellow mellophone player who dropped his instrument, with a 3D printed mouthpiece, on said mouthpiece. The mouthpiece snapped in half , leaving part of itself in the instrument. This prevented any other mouthpiece from being fitted to the mello. It is still there, to this day.

[@TrentHamilton]

Some 3d printed plastics are dissolvable, depending what it's made of you should be able to remove it.

[@mal2ksc]

I had a friend put his (metal) mouthpiece in a shirt pocket, only to have it fall out later, into the tank of a porta-potty. A plastic mouthpiece probably wouldn't have done that. Your weird edge case isn't really a convincing argument for either metal or plastic any more than mine is. Dropping an instrument on the mouthpiece is going to damage the lead pipe, probably quite a lot. The difference would be whether the mouthpiece jams (if metal) or breaks (if plastic). The metal mouthpiece may still be somewhat playable, but if it isn't, you're not swapping that out any time soon either.

[@pk11211]

what trumpet is this

[@eduardoflores5705]

Have you heard of parduba mouthpieces?

[@bryangray9279]

Trent, will you ever do a review over any Wessex instruments?

[@TrentHamilton]

I'm happy to do reviews of them, but I don't have access to any.

[@TheStickCollector]

R.I.P in pieces mouthpiece

[@lockedlov9937]

I come for educational and entertaining videos based on instruments... I stay for the random times Trent breaks somthing and ,with a serious face says it wasn't his fault, 😂😂😂" J U S T A T R I C K O F T H E L I G H T"😂😂😂

[@xHadesStamps]

Just at Rick of the light?

[@soundsdigital]

Tried several times to make a 3D printed mouthpiece. Playing is no problem, but the breaking is a common problem I have come across. They take a lot longer to print than they last in use.

[@funkalicioussilvano3346]

not if you use good filament

[@michaelst.germain341]

There is no issue with the fit- *Oh.*

[@FilthyGaijin]

I kinda recognize the 2:31 song from an anime but can't remember the name

[@jonathanj.4800]

2:18 🤣

[@JonatasMonte]

2:16 You surely used a lot of white glue there!

[@blanchae]

Have you thought of designing and printing your own mouthpiece?

[@TrentHamilton]

I've been mucking around with some ideas, but they're more conceptual odd ideas rather than trying to make the perfect mouthpiece.

[@glaslackjxe3447]

The metal mouthpiece had a brassier sound hmmm🤔 🤔 🤔

[@frog3488]

trent u cool

[@SylasXavier]

kkkkkkl your face was amazing.kkkkk

[@masternip]

In some newer Video, you should play 'The Gonk.'

[@seramarama2132]

"A little bit" what? Not sure what word you used at 3:54 Dib? Dim?

[@TrentHamilton]

Dead

[@17AJ06]

Broooo that Cry tag😂😂😂

[@jacobdees3882]

Coo

[@GamerTime_2002]

The metal one responsible quicker

[@robgrune3284]

current diy 3d tech and plastics are insufficient for the precision and density required. this might change over time. meanwhile, interesting to see the experiments.

[@user-gw8wh9mn8b]

made pls trombon mouthpiece

[@EvanBeachy]

Hey trent, do a video on that rotary valve instrument in the bottom left corner

[@yes-pv2my]

3d print a trombone

[@andrewdunn4344]

Dremel, not sand paper

[@RandySaladbar]

But...why

[@Joshcar05]

Customizability . You can design a mouthpiece in under an hour with the exact specifications you want and it will cost you no more than a standard one. And you can have ten different styles for about the price of a cheap metal one.

[@poacher5131]

*clunk*... "ah"

[@JonatasMonte]

When are you going to eat an edible trumpet mouthpiece?

[@xHadesStamps]

😂

[@cyborgjonny]

Pizza time

[@cormorantcolors6791]

Do it with a trombone

[@fusionviper7682]

1st coment👍

[@grima5788]

Matthew Keen Unfortunately, your comment was actually the second, my dude.

[@fusionviper7682]

aww man 😂

[@Fuzzydice258]

sloppy playing