David Taylor Bass Trombone Mouthpieces

David Taylor Mouthpieces Our latest bass trombone mouthpiece line was developed for David Taylor. Regardless of size, each of these models offer the sound and feel characteristics required by Dave to accomplish his craft. They offer balanced tonality and compression across the registers and project without losing body or resonance. Attacks are lightning quick. Simply put, these mouthpieces perform!

Excitement and energy is often lost with many pieces. That's not the case with the David Taylor line. We are happy to bring to you equipment capable of producing a high level of intensity.

Dave Taylor 1.75

Price:
$250
Specs:
Cup Diameter: 1.080"
Rim Outer Diameter: 1.535"
Throat: .317"
Finish:
Silver
Call (262) 725-6020 for current gold plating price

Dave Taylor 1.5

Price:
$250
Specs:
Cup Diameter: 1.097"
Rim Outer Diameter: 1.550"
Throat: .317"
Finish:
Silver
Call (262) 725-6020 for current gold plating price

Dave Taylor 1.25

Price:
$250
Specs:
Cup Diameter: 1.114"
Rim Outer Diameter: 1.568"
Throat: .316"
Finish:
Silver
Call (262) 725-6020 for current gold plating price

Dave Taylor 1

Price:
$250
Specs:
Cup Diameter: 1.132"
Rim Outer Diameter: 1.585"
Throat: .316"
Finish:
Silver
Call (262) 725-6020 for current gold plating price

Dave Taylor .5

Price:
$250
Specs:
Cup Diameter: 1.141"
Rim Outer Diameter: 1.595"
Throat: .316"
Finish:
Silver
Call (262) 725-6020 for current gold plating price

Dave Taylor 0

Price:
$250
Specs:
Cup Diameter: 1.150"
Rim Outer Diameter: 1.603"
Throat: .316"
Finish:
Silver
Call (262) 725-6020 for current gold plating price

Latest Blog Post

Active vs Passive Players

I’ve noticed there are two types of players, active and passive. Active=engaged, passive=relaxed. You will need to be both passive and active to an extent but successful professional players have learned how to remain passive throughout all registers. As always every player is different and has different needs, therefore will need different mouthpiece designs to […]

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New York
Nouveau
The NY blank weighs slightly more than modern day Bach mouthpieces (Elkhart blanks). Its weight is distributed evenly around the bottom of the cup. This results in an even core of sound with overlapping overtones, creating a tone quality that is thicker than conventional mouthpieces. The NY also provides the midrange overtones that are often lost with other mouthpieces.
Deco
Deco
The Deco blank is heavier in mass than the NY blank. The added weight is great for large bass trombone mouthpieces that may have thinner walls due to larger inner cup diameters. It is very free blowing and can provide a bigger, darker sound than mouthpieces with less weight. The Deco also provides stability, which can help define partials on those trombones where extra focus is needed.
Nouveau
Nouveau
Our newest mouthpiece blank, the Nouveau was created to give trombonists the flexibility a lighter mouthpiece can provide. It provides a width of sound and wider partial feel for a natural playing experience. Every tone and timbre can be manipulated, making the Nouveau a very expressive mouthpiece.