3/7/2019
Hello Tony and Derek,
I received my Legends Scodwell Mello mouthpiece yesterday. From the first buzz I knew it would work better for me than the stock Conn mouthpiece, or the cornet mouthpieces I had been trying. At .64′ it feels identical to the .65″ GR mouthpieces i use on trumpet, cornet and flugel.
With the horn in Eb, I warmed up on the stock Conn to get a level-set, and then tried the Legends. The intonation was immediately better, as was my range. I can hit a high B without cracking it right now. I’m sure a few more notes will come with practice. The tone is great when I put enough air in on the low notes, and easy in the mid and upper range.
The biggest benefit I see, for me, is that practicing the mellophonium will no longer be frustrating, so I’ll practice it more.
Great product, great service, and it’s been a pleasure talking to you Tony. I’m kind of awed by talking shop with someone in the Kenton band almost 50 years ago.
I’ve enclosed photos of my horn. Like new, in nickel plate.
All the best,
Robert C
Thank you Robert, and thank you Tony Scodwell for sending Robert our way!
“Scodwell Mello” Mellophonium Mouthpiece