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Re: Mouthpieces

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Subject: Re: Mouthpieces
From: Steve Larwood <larwood@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 20:17:43 +0100
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On the mouthpiece front, Chris Jeans has advised lad Mike to look at
Kuhnl & Hoyer mouthpieces (not because of sensitivity reasons). 
Anyone know where I can get them in the UK?  Is Brett Baker on this
list (Chris says he's something to do with it)

thanks

Steve Larwood, Euphonium
Melbourne Town Band
http://www.mtb-brassband.com

Judith Hayes wrote:
> 
> BRIAN EMMERSON  wrote:
> >I recall last year there was a series of messages regarding mouthpieces or
> >treatments suitable for those who suffer from allergy to nickel. Could
> >someone remind me of what the solutions were?
> 
> I discovered I was allergic to gold-plated Denis Wick mouthpieces when i was
> about 15, having saved up for one for ages (them were 'ard times, you know,
> when I were a lass!)
> 
> The solution, which worked for me, was to get it silver plated.  I think I
> had it done by the shop I bought it from, but you can ask around local
> jewellers etc and probably get a good price.  The result was great, no
> problem there.
> 
> I now buy only silver plated mouthpieces, and have had no trouble since.  I
> am quite sensitive (no, don't laugh, those who know me) to "cheap" metal, so
> if it works for me it is likely to work for most people.
> 
> Jud (Scary)
> 
> --
> 
>	 unsub brass-band
>	 end


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