Posted by Perantucci file on February 05, 2002 at 21:10:25:
In Reply to: Mouthpiece diameter posted by Brian on February 04, 2002 at 22:22:15:
American-Style "PERANTUCCI" Models
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PT-20
CUP DIAMETER: 31.8 mm. - Deep - Strongly rounded at bottom
RIM: 8.2 mm. - Inner and outer rim well rounded with contact point toward the perimeter
THROAT BORE: 7.8 mm.
An excellent mouthpiece for F-Tubas, particularly when a full, dark, orchestral sound is desired. Very good low register response,
full and resonant
mid range.
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PT-24
CUP DIAMETER: 32 mm. - Moderately deep - Well rounded bottom
RIM: 10 mm. - Wide cushion rim - Well rounded inner and outer edges
THROAT BORE: 9 mm.
An excellent general purpose mouthpiece for Eb, CC and BBb tubas featuring a comfortable rim and a large throat bore for depth of tone
and volume.
The weight of the cup is adjusted for a solid sound with good projection.
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PT-30
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 32 mm. diameter - Medium depth
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 8 mm. Very Round inner and outer edges
THROAT BORE: 8.3 mm.
Model PT-30's cup diameter and Volume result in a mouthpiece of moderate dimensions. The sound is well-centered yet round and offers
acceptable tonal
modulation with large dynamic range. It has the darkness necessary for use in large ensembles while maintaining clarity for solo, quintet
or high range
playing. It is a fine mouthpiece of moderate size suitable to any tube.
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PT-32
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 32.5 mm. diameter - Medium-large - Funnel-shaped
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 8 mm. - Rounded inner and outer edges
THROAT BORE: 8.3 mm.
Model PT-32 is intended for all around playing. It combines full and powerful middle and low registers with easy high range accessibility
It can be used
with all types of tubas.
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PT-34
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 32.5 mm. diameter - Medium depth - Well-rounded bottom
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 7.5 mm. - Moderately wide rim with rounded inner edges
THROAT BORE: 8.4 mm.
Model PT-34 balances very quick response in the low range with clear sound and strong projection. Even moderately developed players will
find it easy to
handle.
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PT-36
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 33 mm. diameter - Deep - Funnel-shaped.
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 7.5 mm. - Medium sharp inner edge - Well-rounded outer edge
THROAT BORE: 8.3 mm.
Model PT-36 produces the depth and volume of sound required by today's symphony orchestras. The relatively narrow rim provides remarkable
flexibility for
a mouthpiece of this size. This is a very popular mouthpiece.
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PT-38
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 34 mm. diameter - Deep - Funnel-shaped - Moderately round at bottom
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 7.5 mm. - Rounded inner and outer edges
THROAT BORE: 8.3 mm.
Model PT-38 is a further development of the highly successful Model PT-36. The cup is slightly wider at the top third of it's length; the
rounded rim is
very comfortable, even for long playing sessions. The mouthpiece has a similar sound to the Model PT-36 due to a slightly tighter backbore.
This model is
recommended for players with large lips who prefer a clear symphonic sound with great power and projection.
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PT-42
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 33 mm. diameter - Deep - funnel-shaped - moderately round at bottom
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 7.5 mm. - Rounded inner and outer edges
THROAT BORE: 8.3 mm.
Model PT-42 provides a strong fundamental with a clear and colorful sound. It has great strength and excellent projection. All the virtues of
the funnel-cup
philosophy incorporated into a large mouthpiece, highly recommended for large contrabass tubas.
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PT-44
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 33 mm. diameter - Medium-large depth - Funnel-shaped
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 7.5 mm. - Rounded inner and sharp outer edges
THROAT BORE: 8.4 mm.
Model PT-44 provides a strong fundamental and colorful sound. It gives good profection to larger instruments. The fine response and flexibility
makes this
an excellent mouthpiece for the modern CC tuba player.
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PT-48
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 33.5 mm. diameter - Deep - Funnel-shaped cup - Rounded at bottom
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 8 mm. - Rounded inner and outer edges
THROAT BORE: 8.5 mm.
Model PT-48 is a funnel-shaped mouthpiece which produces a full orchestral sound. It is recommended for players with strong embouchures and is
designed
especially for use with larger bore CC and BBb tubas.
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PT-49
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 33 mm. diameter - Deep - Funnel-shaped - Well rounded at bottom
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 8 mm. - Rounded inner and outer edges
THROAT BORE: 8.3 mm.
Model PT-49 has a larger cup than the PT-48, yet is not quite as large as model PT-50. Low register response is superb, combined with a
particularly full
and powerful mid range. An exceptionally good large mouthpiece.
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PT-50
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 33 mm. diameter - Deep - Funnel-shaped cup
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 7.5 mm. - Flatter rim with sharp inner edge
THROAT BORE: 8.3 mm.
Model PT-50 is the largest funnel-shaped style in the current line. The sharp inner rim aids articulation and tonal clarity in this
well-above-average cup
volume. This model provides huge dynamic range and fast response. It aids low register playing while still providing a good upper range.
It is recommended
for advanced players who prefer a truly large mouthpiece.
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German-Style Rounded Cup "PERANTUCCI" Mouthpieces
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PT-60
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 32 mm. diameter - Small - Rounded cup
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 9 mm. - Moderately rounded inner and well-rounded outer edges
THROAT BORE: 7 mm.
Model PT-60 is a standard-rim, shallow cup mouthpiece. The small throat and tight backbore provides the brilliance required for solo, chamber,
or recording performance, but can also be used for playing where a transparent sound is desired, particularly on large tubas. This is an all
around, basic F-tuba mouthpiece which allows the player to take full advantage of the technical and high-range possibilities.
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PT-62
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 32 mm. diameter - Small - Rounded cup.
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 9 mm. - Rounded inner and well-rounded outer edges
THROAT BORE: 7 mm.
Model PT-62 is a cushion-rim version of model PT-60. It is well-suited to extend length solo performances or long recording sessions. It is
recommended for players with large lips, or for those players who wish to reduce the stress on the embouchure.
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PT-63
CUP DIAMETER: 32 mm. - Medium Depth - Well rounded at bottom
RIM: 8 mm. - Well rounded inner and outer edges
THROAT BORE: 8 mm.
The PT-63 combines the rim of the PT-89 with the cup of the PT-80. The cup diameter is slightly smaller than other popular F-Tuba mouthpieces
such as the PT-64, PT-65, PT-72, or PT-80. The mouthpiece responds accurately in all ranges while providing excellent intonation, particularly
on modern large-bore instruments. The sound is full, and dark in color with a strong center and excellent projection.
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PT-64
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 32 mm. diameter - Moderately shallow - Bowl-shaped cup
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 9 mm. - Very round cushion
THROAT BORE: 7.8 mm.
Model PT-64 provides a lively and exciting sound with a clear core and excellent projection. It also allows great flexibility and a remarkable
tone color for the CC tuba. It is recommended especially for the F and Eb tubas, giving great power and a commanding nature for solo
performance with large accompanying ensembles, or for use in executing the high-range orchestral literature. This is one of the most popular
tuba mouthpieces today.
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PT-65
CUP DIAMETER: 32 mm. - Medium depth - Very round
RIM: 8.5 mm. - Rounded with well defined inner contact point
THROAT BORE: 7.8 mm.
Model PT-65 is similar to the PT-64, on which it is based. The PT-65 provides a strong center and great accuracy in all ranges just as the
PT-64 does, but with a different tonal nature. The center is clear and dominating yet dark in character. The response, the accuracy, the
flexibility, the tonal nature of this new model accomodates modern large bore instruments and demanding contemporary literature.
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PT-66
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 32.5 mm. diameter - Medium depth - Bowl-shaped
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 9 mm. - Rounded inner and outer edges
THROAT BORE: 8 mm.
Model PT-66 is a traditional, German-style mouthpiece giving a clear and lively sound. Its deeper cup provides more volume with a slightly
mellower quality than model PT-64. It is highly recommended for the F and Eb tubas, but is also useful for the CC and BBb tubas where quick
response and a clear, vibrant sound is desired.
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PT-67
CUP DIAMETER: 32 mm. - Medium depth - Rounded
RIM: 8 mm. - Rounded inner edge
THROAT BORE: 8 mm.
Model PT-67 i essential a medium large, full cup mouthpiece for the F or Eb Tuba, or a medium-large one for the CC or BBb tuba. Great tonal
breadth and volume is easily obtained on the F or Eb tuba while retaining excellent response and intonation. Used on a medium-large or large
CC or BBb tuba, the sound has a srong core, with great clarity and projection. As with the PT-65, this mouthpiece is built to accomodate large
bore concepts while retaining ease of response and efficiency.
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PT-68
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 32.5 mm. diameter - Medium-depth - Very rounded at the bottom
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 8 mm. - Rounded inner and outer edges
THROAT BORE: 8 mm.
Model PT-68 is a high-dynamic range mouthpiece with an essentially bright sound. It has a clear quality combined with a fullness expected only
from deeper mouthpieces. It gives great power and a commanding nature to the F tuba, especially for solo performances with large accompanying
ensembles.
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PT-70
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 32.5 mm. diameter - Deep - Very rounded at bottom
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 8 mm. - Small with sharp inner rim
THROAT BORE: 8 mm.
Model PT-70 is a fairly deep mouthpiece with a bell-shaped cup. This gives a broad sound with quick response. It is a very comfortable and
powerful mouthpiece which features a brilliant sound and is highly recommendeed for any tuba.
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PT-72
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 32.5 mm. diameter - Moderately rounded at bottom
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 8 mm. - Fairly sharp inner edge - Moderately rounded rim
THROAT BORE: 8.1 mm.
Model PT-72 is a large mouthpiece for the F or Eb tuba. The sound has considerable weight combined with the richness and clarity associated
with the German concept. It is also recommended for intermediate level students of the BBb and CC tubas.
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PT-80
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 32.5 mm. Deep - Very rounded at bottom
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 8.5 mm. - Cushion rim with well-rounded inner and outer edges
THROAT BORE: 8 mm.
Model PT-80 is designed for use in orchestral playing where one desires a clear yet moderately dark sound. It has great projection in all
registers and is recommended for the F or Eb tuba.
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PT-82
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 32.5 mm. diameter - Moderately shallow - Very round cup
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 8 mm. - Rounded rim with slighely sharp inner edge
THROAT BORE: 8.2 mm.
Model PT-82 is a high-dynamic range, German-style mouthpiece, especially designed for large or otherwise mellow sounding instruments.
The low register response is particularly good.
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PT-83
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 33 mm. diameter - Medium-deep
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 7.5 mm. - Fairly sharp inner edge - Moderately-rounded rim
THROAT BORE: 8.4 mm.
Model PT-83 offers a distinct but dark sound in all registers. The sharp inner rim provides quick response. It is designed for use with
the CC and BBb tubas. It is an all-purpose mouthpiece.
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PT-84
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 32 mm .diameter - Bowl-shaped - Deep cup
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 8 mm. - Well-rounded inner and outer edges
THROAT BORE: 8 mm.
Model PT-84 provides a powerful, projecting sound. It is very flexible, has a good upper range, and gives a very quick response for a
mouthpiece of this size, particularly in the low range. This is a very popular mouthpiece, highly recommended for the Eb tuba.
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PT-86
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 33.7 mm. diameter - Very wide diameter - Moderate depth
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 9 mm. - Slightly rounded inner edges
THROAT BORE: 8.3 mm.
Model PT-86 offers a very wide cup for players with particularly large lips. It favors middel and low registers, particularly when high
volume is desired. The tonal character is round and weighty.
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PT-88
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: 33.5 mm. diameter - Very wide - Deep cup - Bowl-shaped - Very rounded at bottom.
RIM CHARACTERISTICS: Width 7 mm. - Rounded inner edge - Very rounded outer edge
THROAT BORE: 8.2 mm.
Model PT-88 was primarily intended as a special applications mouthpiece for low register playing. However, it has found considerable
acceptance for use on medium-large and large bore CC tubas. It serves very well on any BBb tuba, providing a very full and strong tone.
It is recommended for advanced players.
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PT-89
CUP DIAMETER: 32 mm. - Deep - Strongly rounded at bottom
RIM: 8 mm. - Well rounded inner and outer edges
THROAT BORE: 8.3 mm.
The PT-89 combines the rim of the PT-84 and the cup of the PT-90. The cup diameter is less than large mouthpieces such as teh PT-34,
PT-36, PT-50, or PT-88. The mouthpieces is easy and comfortable to play, particularly for those who find the others too big.
This mouthpiece produces a broad, dark sound with very strong center. Highly recommended for medium and large bore CC and BBb tubas.
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PT-90
CUP DIAMETER: 31.8 mm. - Deep - Well rounded at bottom
RIM: 7.5 mm. - Well rounded inner and outer edges
THROAT BORE: 8.3 mm.
Model PT-90 offers the combination of a moderately wide cup diameter with a deep cup. It is good for those players who desire the benifits
of such a cup yet without an aperture that is too wide. The sound is dark in character, yet has a clear, well defined core.