Austin Custom Brass MV 3C Special Mouthpieces

Oh my gosh!! I've never said "I love this mouthpiece" before, but I say it just about every time I sit in a legit setting and use this MV. Back story: I am not too mouthpiece sensitive and don't go on many safaris. For lead I use a Bobby Shew. For Brass Band it's a Denis Wick. And for everything else I just stuck with a Yamaha 16c4 I got with my first pro horn in the mid 1990s. A 16c4 is about a 1 1/2c. Lately I didn't like the blow of it and I had been feeling that the rim was a tad too sharp and decided to ask ACB what they'd recommend (I was given an in store credit after a few friends and students bought ACB horns and decided to invest it in a mouthpiece). I loved the way it played right out of the box. But is that placebo effect? Well I waited more than two months to leave a review to be sure. I've used this in a couple of local concert bands and in my daily routine. I continue to enjoy it every single time. Here's why: 1. There is far more I can do with the sound. It can be warm and it can be soft and sweet, but I can also be very brilliant and powerful, and there is little effort required to make any of that happen. 2. The upper register is way, way easier than my 16c4. It's almost as facilitating as my Bobby Shew in the upper register. Since endurance and range often go hand in hand, I do think I have more endurance on this piece as well. Between rehearsals and lessons, I may play 4 or 5 hours in a day. I'm less tired afterwards. 3. Comfort! This is, hands down, the most comfortable rim I've ever played. The shape is outstanding, and the silver plating is exquisite. It's like a soft pillow for your chops. OK maybe that's overboard, but you get the point. A few years ago, I got curious and borrowed a dozen popular mouthpieces from a buddy with a drawer full. Around that time I tried so many. DS Jet-tone, 5c, 7b, 14b4, 6c, and more. I just stuck with my 16c4 because nothing felt so much better that I actually felt like bothering with a change. With this MV 3C, it was instantly obvious that this was a far better mouthpiece for me. Great job! I'm glad I was able to find this one.

Excellent product. Top quality. Very comfortable. I really like this mouthpiece. Best customer service and support. One of the best brass companies out there .

This mouthpiece is a blast to play, very comfortable, vibrant and focused tone, it has everything you want! Great job, ACB!

I played on a normal 3C, and wanted to see what else was out there for this common size, so I tried the MV3C. What everyone is saying is completely true. It plays fantastic in all registers and all dynamic levels, is very comfortable compared to a 3C, and I have way better range and stronger upper register even though it is a deeper cup! I have it in the modern blank, and it is a gorgeous mouthpiece. It works perfectly in my Adams A4LT, and gets a nice, warm, rich sound. Thanks again to everyone at ACB, and as always I am so happy with the customer service and expertise that they offer.

Okay, did I say I LOVE IT? I've been mouthpiece shopping for a while. Been playing on a modern Bach 1 1/2C. The modern Bach's just aren't the same as the old Mount Vernon pieces. Tried the shallow version [MV3Cs], but felt a bit too shallow and bright for my taste. Swapped out for regular version [MV3C] with modern slug. Much better, for me. It blows very easily. Love the response and projection. Dynamic contrast is fantastic. I can see why this is such a popular mouthpiece. Thanks Josh & the rest of the team at ACB.

This is the most comfortable on the lips mouthpiece I have tried (I have only tried a few to compare). It's a tiny bit bigger than a standard Bach 3C and Curry 3C, for size comparison. Felt more easy to blow and get a buzz going compared to those other MPs I've tried. It might be just a little big for me (at least with as little practice as I do/have time for). It feels and looks like a quality product, so if you have hesitation to trying an ACB custom mouthpiece, I wholeheartedly say "Go for it!" I think I have medium-sized lips -- hopefully I can grow into this mouthpiece, as I really like it for a nice open sound. Also looking forward to trying out a TA-1, which is in the mail!

This is indeed a very accurate copy of the old Bach Mount Vernon 3C trumpet mouthpiece. While not as deep as a current day 3B this mouthpiece is a great compromise as it will brighten up in the upper register, while providing a big full tone in the lows and mids. Perfect for moving between classical, chamber and jazz! Give it a try!

Aside from practice at home, used my recent MV3C purchase for the first time last night at a three hour gig. Must say the quality and performance was more than expected. Added a darker resonance of sound to the jazz. Both comfortable and reliable. Found it to be heads above my Bach 3C.

I've played Monette, GR, and Curry, but when I discovered this ACB MV3C, it instantly became my favorite and I've been playing this Mpc for years now. For me, it's the great full tone, ease and evenness throughout all registers, versatility in playing all kinds of styles. It's super comfortable and it even looks cool to boot. It's just the best mouthpiece I've ever played.