Curry Standard Trumpet
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Mouthpiece Specifications
Cup Descriptions
TF Cup: Not a flugelhorn cup on a trumpet blank, but a brand-new design! It incorporates the depth of sound you get on a flugel piece without the excess cup volume that makes those style mouthpieces difficult to play. It is in tune to high C and above, yet you can play softly and firmly in the low register. Perfect for soft orchestral passages, intimate jazz settings, or for just "working out". The cup is roughly 1/3 concave (trumpet-like) and 2/3 convex (flugel-like) with a special backbore and a .153" (3.89mm) bore. To compensate for tuning, the mouthpiece is .400" shorter than the standard Curry length of 3.5" You can put this mpc. in the horn and leave your tuning slide in approximately the same position. Initial comments from a test group of Orchestral players and Jazz players have included words like "Perfect!, "Wow!"
BC Cup: The BC, or "Chicago" cup is actually a 1-piece version of the C rim combined with the Bach-style B cup. Excellent for orchestral work.
B Cup: The Curry B cup is more like a deeper C cup (The Bach B cup is more funnel shaped, and has a different rim). Good when a deep rich tone is required.
C Cup: The Curry C cup is patterned after the Mount Vernon C cups. Each diameter in the line has it's own unique shape. Great for all-around work.
DE Cup: The DE cup is also a medium depth mouthpiece. It features a slightly more open 2nd cup that allows good volume without getting too edgy. Crossover and piccolo trumpeters will find this an attractive cup. Now Offered in the Curry Cornet shank as the "P" (Piccolo trumpet Model).
ZM Cup: The Curry ZM cup (usually marked "M" on the mpc.) has proven to be an excellent "crossover" mouthpiece for those players who need to play both classical and jazz. Slightly shallower than the C cup, it's medium cup has enough tone to satisfy most classical needs, yet is bright enough to play parts in a big band.
Star Cup: The Star cup is a more bowl-shaped mouthpiece that provides a sparkling tone and crisp attacks. Also medium in depth, it favors commercial work.
Z Cup: The Z cup is often preferred by lead trumpeters and those who play the higher piccolo trumpet parts. The rim and undercut give support in the upper register. Big sound, rather than edgy, is characteristic of this cup.
XS Cup: The XS cup is ideal for those players who have very little lip intrusion into the cup. It needs to be played with a light touch and fast air in order to exploit it's capabilities!
Available Blanks & Overall Length
| Type | Length | Available Blanks | Additional Charge | Returnable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Trumpet | 3.5" (88.9mm) | Curry Standard | No | Yes |
| Bach-Style* | Yes | No | ||
| Ultra-Lite* | Yes | No | ||
| Modern* | Yes | No | ||
| Curry Heavy* | Yes | No | ||
| Short Trumpet* | 3.1" (78.7mm) | Curry Standard | Yes | No |
*Premium blanks are available as special order only, allow 2-3 weeks; additional charges apply; non-cancellable/non-returnable.
Throats
Trumpet Standard Bore .1455" (3.7mm) This may be classified as a "loose #27 drill." It allows a #27 reamer to pass easily through the throat after plating. Smallest Bore available is #29 .136" (3.45 mm). Z and XS cups (December 2008) now come standard with a #28 throat and 50S backbore (High Compression format). These newer models have a dot (.) after the size, i.e. "5Z."
All "B" cups are a standard #26 bore.
All BC models are standard #24 bore.
Z and XS cups (December 2008) now come standard with a #28 throat and 50S backbore (High Compression format). These newer models have a dot (.) after the size, i.e. "5Z."
Deep Cornet Bore #25 (.1495") 3.8mm
Vintage Cornets are a #18 bore.
Flugelhorn Bore #18 (.170") 4.3mm
FLM medium Flugels have a #22 (.157") bore 3.98 mm
TF models have a .153" bore 3.88mm
Backbores
Years of research has proved that that backbore volume, along with rates of taper and shape determine the overall blowing characteristics of a mouthpiece. Curry has designed the most balanced combinations for the great majority of players.
B and C cups - #10 standard
ZM, Z, and 600 Series - #X10 standard
XS cups - #6 standard