Description
1.5C
Modeled after an extremely comfortable Bach Mt. Vernon 1 1/2C. This mouthpiece was designed to not “feel” quite as big. But it still is a good size piece. The rim is much more comfortable than most new big mouthpieces on the market today. It has a 27 hole and the back-bore is designed to give a full round dark sound. Even when pushed the sound quality stays the same. The idea was to have a mouthpiece that was very dark and round, and when pushed, had some brilliant qualities without being “edgy” or “nasal” in it’s nature. 1.5C: 0.6703 inner diameter measured at 0.030″ 0.1440 throat 27 drill 1.0743 outside diameter
RB3B
Rick Baptist Signature Model
Rick’s mouthpiece has the Inner Diameter of a Bach 3C. The rim has an ever so slightly more cushion feel to it. It has a 27 hole, and our classical back-bore. The cup has more overall volume than a 3C. We used a B cup design, but from a slightly smaller mouthpiece so that the player would not lose endurance. The mouthpiece is has a warmer sound, is quick responding, and is very comfortable. Rick and many other players have concluded that they have not lost endurance or range verses using a 3C size mouthpiece. If you’re looking for a warm classical piece with a big sound that is easy to play, try this one!!
RB3B: 0.6658 inner diameter measured at 0.030″ 0.1440 throat 27 drill 1.0659 outside diameter
3C
This mouthpiece was modeled after an early Elkhart model Bach 3C. The rim is very comfortable for hours of playing. The hole size, and back-bore are the same as the 1 1/2. The playing and sound characteristics are very similar to the 1 1/2, but with a slightly smaller inner-diameter.
3C: 0.6657 inner diameter measured at 0.030″ 0.1440 throat 27 drill 1.0659 outside diameter
5B
The 5B is loosely based on an early Elkhart Bach 6B. Many players playing a mouthpiece of this size switch back and forth between a small mouthpiece and a bigger one, so this piece was designed with them in mind. The cup is a little deeper than the 1 1/2 and the 3. It also has the same back-bore and hole size as the 1 1/2 and the 3 so it retains similar characteristics, but with a slightly more compact darker sound.
5B: 0.6521 inner diameter measured at 0.030″ 0.1440 throat 27 drill 1.0603 outer diameter
5.3C
The 5.3C has the same rim as my 5Z (Severinsen model). It has a 27 hole, and the standard classical back-bore. The major difference of my 5.3C model and other manufacturers, is that I incorporate the 3C cup in my 5.3C, giving it more body and the actual cup more overall volume for a big round sound. You still retain the benefit of the smaller rim size, but without giving up the sound of the bigger mouthpiece.
5.3C: 0.6521 inner diameter measured at 0.030″ 0.1440 throat 27 drill 1.0603 outer diameter
7.1B
This mouthpiece has a slightly flatter rim contour and is extremely comfortable. It was developed in my search for a good classical mouthpiece to use when I play symphony work. Quite a bit of my playing is done on a much smaller diameter with a different rim, so this mouthpiece facilitates that type of switch. It has a deep cup from a Bach 1B, but the rim inner diameter is closer to a 7. The cup is deeper than the 1 1/2 and the 3. It also has the same back-bore and hole size as the 1 1/2 and the 3 so it retains similar characteristics, but with a darker sound.
7.1B 0.632″ OD 1.068″ 27 throat
7.3C
This mouthpiece has a slightly flatter rim contour and is extremely comfortable. It was developed in my search for a good classical mouthpiece to use when I play symphony work. Quite a bit of my playing is done on a much smaller diameter with a different rim, so this mouthpiece facilitates that type of switch. It has a deep cup from the PATRICK 3C, but the rim inner diameter is closer to a 7. It also has the same back-bore and hole size as the 1 1/2 and the 3 so it retains similar characteristics.
7.3C 0.632″ OD 1.068″ 27 throat
12C
This mouthpiece “feels” a good bit smaller than the LM-10.5C because of the high point being further in and having a wider outer diameter. It still has a good size C cup and is not like our commercial line. It’s a good mouthpiece for all around work for someone who just plays on a conventional shape mouthpiece with a smaller diameter. It shares the 27 hole and back-bore of the rest of our classical lineup.
12.3C
This mouthpiece uses the 12 rim with the cup shape of our 3C, giving the 12.3C more body and the actual cup more overall volume for a big round sound. You still retain the benefit of the smaller rim size, but without giving up the sound of the bigger mouthpiece. It shares the 27 hole and back-bore of the rest of our classical lineup.
12.3C: 0.6494 inner diameter measured at 0.030″ 0.1440 throat 27 drill 1.0609 outer diameter
