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Reddit mentions of Faxx Trombone Mouthpieces, small shank 6.5Al
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Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Faxx Trombone Mouthpieces, small shank 6.5Al. Here are the top ones.
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- Trombone Mouthpieces, small shank 6
- 5Al The Faxx mouthpieces were developed as facsimiles of the more common designs at more economical prices
- Only the most popular numbers have been reproduced in sufficient quantities to guarantee the lowest prices possible for quality mouthpieces
- The Faxx mouthpieces were developed as facsimiles of the more common designs at more economical prices
- Only the most popular numbers have been reproduced in sufficient quantities to guarantee the lowest prices possible for quality mouthpieces
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Bone |
| Height | 1.6 Inches |
| Is adult product | 1 |
| Length | 3.8 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 6.5AL |
| Weight | 0.45 Pounds |
| Width | 2.6 Inches |
This 6 1/2 AL on Amazon would be a fine beginner mouthpiece. $35.
https://www.amazon.com/Faxx-Trombone-Mouthpieces-small-shank/dp/B001VO9FNM
That particular Jupiter is what is called a small bore horn and uses a small shank receiver. Bach 5g are available in small shank, but they are a little harder to find as that is a large mouthpiece to use on a small bore horn. You may want to instead consider a Bach 6.5al, which is slightly smaller than the 5G, but still much larger than the 12c. If you want a cheaper version of this mouthpiece look for the Faxx 6.5al. Available many places, but here's one
https://www.amazon.com/Faxx-Trombone-Mouthpieces-small-shank/dp/B001VO9FNM
There are many options available for horns with F attachments. They most commonly come in large bore sizes (so a large shank Bach 5g is actually a nice mouthpiece in this case). However, they can also be found in medium and small bore. The question is how much are you wanting to spend? Have you talked to your band director about it at all?