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Frate Precision DEMO Trumpet/Flugelhorn/Cornet Mouthpieces

Frate Precision DEMO Trumpet/Flugelhorn/Cornet Mouthpieces

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These mouthpieces are in like-new condition but have been previously tested and may show very minor signs of use.

"Frate Precision was established in 2006 and is dedicated to the manufacturing of high quality mouthpieces for brass instruments thanks to both the knowledge and experience of Dario Frate, graduated in trumpet and expert in metalworking. Frate Precision is located in Traona, Lombardy and offers a wide range of professional mouthpieces for Trumpet, Horn, Flugelhorn, Cornet and Piccolo Trumpet.

DESIGN & QUALITY MADE IN ITALY

Our mouthpieces, made only by using high quality brass alloy, 100% pure,
guarantee fluidity, richness of sound, easy sound emission, and offer great quality for a great price. Performance and reliability Made in Italy.

UNLIMITED COMBINATIONS

Frate Precision meets any technical, performing or timbre requirements
thanks to the wide range of Rims, Cups, Throats and Backbores available. Five models for trumpet and, for those who prefer wide cups (+ cups),
we offer 6 different + sizes with cup diameters over 17 mm"

The Cup for Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Piccolo Trumpet and Cornet ——– (numbers from 1+ to 6+) ——– (numbers from 1 to 12)


Number from 1+  to  6+
Wide cup diameter

N. 1+    cup diameter  17.66  mm
N. 2+    cup diameter  17.48  mm
N. 3+    cup diameter  17.30  mm
N. 4+    cup diameter  17.30  mm   *
N. 5+    cup diameter  17.12  mm
N. 6+    cup diameter  17.12  mm   *

(* V shape of the cup)

Number from 1  to  12
Cup diameter

N. 1     cup diameter  16.95 mm
N. 2     cup diameter  16.95 mm   *
N. 3     cup diameter  16.62 mm
N. 4     cup diameter  16.62 mm   *
N. 5     cup diameter  16.35 mm
N. 6     cup diameter  16.28 mm   *

N. 7     cup diameter  16.22 mm
N. 8     cup diameter  16.08 mm
N. 9     cup diameter  16.08 mm   *
N. 10     cup diameter  15.88 mm
N. 11     cup diameter  15.88 mm   *
N. 12     cup diameter  15.60 mm

FIRST LETTER
Depth of the cup

Letter  L      Lead – Extra Shallow
Letter  S
      Shallow
Letter  H     High cup
Letter  M    Medium deep
Letter  D     Deep
Letter  X     extra deep

SECOND LETTER   
Rim shape (Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Piccolo Trumpet and Cornet)


No letter engraved: rim standard
external diameter  27.26 mm


Letter  S: Semi-rounded rim
external diameter  27.43 mm


Letter  M: Medium rim
external diameter  27.43 mm

Letter  R: Rounded rim
external diameter  27.58 mm


Letter  N: Narrow rim well rounded
external diameter  27.05 mm


Letter  F: Flat rim
external diameter  27.30 mm


Letter  L: Large semi-rounded rim
external diameter  27.60 mm


Letter  W: Wide rounded rim
external diameter  27.80 mm


Letter  X: Extra-wide semi-rounded rim
external diameter  29.20 mm

The Throat

Throat number Diameter Description
no. 0 (Standard throat on Lead mouthpieces)
3.50 mm
Throat n. 0 not engraved on Lead mouthpieces
no. 1 3.58 mm
no. 2 (Standard for Trumpet and Piccolo Trumpet) 3.66 mm Throat n. 2 not engraved on Trumpet and P. Trumpet
no. 3 3.74 mm Suggested with medium large backbore
no. 4 3.82 mm Suggested for C trumpet and rotary trumpet
no. 5 3.90 mm
no. 6 3.98 mm
no. 7 (Standard for Flugelhorn and Cornet) 4.06 mm Throat n. 7 not engraved on Flugelhorn and Cornet
no. 8 4.14 mm
no. 9 4.30 mm Special for French Horn mouthpiece
nr. 10 4.50 mm Standard for French Horn mouthpiece

The Backbore and the Shank


CLASSIFICATION OF THE BACKBORE FOR TRUMPET DESCRIPTION
LARGE no. 110
Available only for Trumpet standard shank
Roman number CX engraved on the shank
Very open shape, huge and unic sound
MEDIUM-LARGE no.106
Backbore standard in combination with throat n. 3-4-5-6
Roman number CVI engraved on the shank
Full, rich, and open sound
MEDIUM- LARGE no. 105 Roman number CV engraved on the shank
Warm and homogeneous sound
MEDIUM- LARGE no. 102 Roman number CII engraved on the shank
Open and resonant sound. Slightly less open than #105 and #106 backbores
MEDIUM no. 101
Backbore standard in combination with throat n. 0-1-2
Standard backbore code not engraved
Bright sound
SEMI-NARROW no. 104 Roman number CIV engraved on the shank
Bright and resonant sound
NARROW no. 103
Available only for Trumpet standard shank
Roman number CIII engraved on the shank
Bright and edgy sound
CLASSIFICATION OF THE SHANK DESCRIPTION
standard Trumpet shank for Bb and C TRUMPET shank code not engraved – length of the mouthpiece 87,5 mm
Medium Trumpet shank for Bb and C TRUMPET M engraved on the shank – length of the mouthpiece 80 mm
Short Trumpet shank for Eb TRUMPET and PICCOLO TRUMPET S engraved on the shank – length of the mouthpiece 74,5 mm
PICCOLO TRUMPET Cornet shank P engraved on the shank
FLUGELHORN Small shank F engraved on the shank
FLUGELHORN Large shank FL engraved on the shank
CORNET Standard shank CO engraved on the shank
CORNET Short shank shank code not engraved
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