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Re: ESM MCK1 mouthpiece

Author: vintschevski
Date: 2015-05-05 04:47

It's not often that good luck comes my way, but here at least is one instance: I recently spotted an ESM "Heaven" mouthpiece [MCK1] offered on ebay, managed to be the only bidder and got the thing very cheaply indeed. I thought it might be handy as a back-up to my "proper" black MCK1.

Well, now it's round the other way. Despite the offputting (to me) appearance of this blue metal-impregnated acrylic thing, I can happily report that for me it's even better than the black one. I find that it has a tad more projection overall and is superior in the altissimo. It may seem fanciful, but I seem to feel a vibrancy in the mouthpiece itself as I play which is transferred to the tone. Unlike Paul's experience (see above) with it, I find it less subdued than the black MCK1.

Anyway, in short, if I happened to lose this blue Heaven or break it, I wouldn't hesitate to buy a replacement, even at the full retail price, which is still pretty reasonable. I think the extra cost of the blue over the black is worth it.

So how lucky am I! Two great ESM mouthpieces, I'm extremely happy (for once).

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