[Amati-Kraslice] 1-1/2 flugelhorn mouthpiece - Large Morse taper shank 1.5F 1½F

Description: Amati-Kraslice has produced a wide variety of mouthpieces to complement their brass instrument production. They rarely documented it, however, leading to many seemingly-random designs that only make sense once plugged into the overall product evolution. Now, many European wind band flugelhorn parts use the higher register, requiring shallower cups than what we in the United States might use, in our quest for ever darker, "smokier", "buttery" sound. The European sound concept sometimes includes the Chuck Mangione concept, but with more body to the sound and more carrying power.The Arnold Stölzel & Sons 6T is a prime example of this shallower V funnel cup for European flugelhorn [or marching mellophone, even]. This 1-1/2 flugelhorn piece is deeper, but definitely designed along that same concept. Prior to the 1990s, Amati included a Vincent Bach-type 1-1/2C trumpet mouthpiece [!!!] with their B-226 flugelhorn. The visible proportions are wrong in the catalog image - the receiver isn't trumpet-sized, so the mouthpiece sticks out too far - and the sound is not very good [I have tested a period Amati 1-1/2C with one of these], due to the cup shape and depth. It focused more on support and projection than tone quality. By the 1990s, it was decided to trim down the Bach blank and drill a deeper cup, retaining the 1-1/2 rim. One such example [with similar plating wear] can be seen with a 1998 AFH-201, and the stamping on this example is a variety seen on 1980s and 1990s Amati mouthpieces [though the full-size fraction is less common]. They even use different 1s in the same sequence... By the 2000s, when Amati was introducing the "Virtuoso" heavyweight mouthpieces, the 1-1/2 flugel piece was slightly modified for the version used up to this day. While the two scans show different rim designs, the cup and backbore are very close - the variation can be attributed to Amati's inconsistency just as much as a design change. Similar changes can be seen with other pre-2000s standard pieces compared to their heavyweight successors. The rim here is a bit narrow compared to some 1-1/2 types, but is very similar to a particular Vincent Bach 1-1/2B rim. This example is playable [and sounds good], but with raw brass exposed on the rim, it cannot be used for any length of time. It will need to be replated before regular use. There are light nicks and scratches all over, but the shank opening is still round. Sold as-is, no returns, pay within 3 days. US shipping free - caveat emptor as we cannot take responsibility for any mishandling/loss on the part of the courier at any point - this is FOB shipping point. By buying, you [the buyer] agree to the potential risk of the package not arriving due to courier mishap - be aware of these conditions.Usually we get the item in the mail within 1-2 days.Please note shipping delays may still occur. It could take ~an extra week in some cases.

Price: 39.99 USD

Location: Springfield, Ohio

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