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The Stork Vacchiano Series

Trumpet and Piccolo Trumpet Mouthpieces

"In over 50 years as a performer and teacher of the trumpet, I have had abundant opportunities for testing the various principles of mouthpiece design. Now, as a result of this knowledge, I have developed my own line of trumpet and piccolo trumpet mouthpieces. Each element of these pieces has been blended together to give the most consistent results in quality of sound, attack, endurance and overall playability. I have been fortunate in having the finest quality in craftsmanship and the artistic integrity of John Stork to put a lifetime's work into effect."

William Vacchiano
Principal Trumpet N.Y. Philharmonic 1935-1973
Professor of Trumpet Studies at the Juilliard School

THE VACCHIANO SIGNATURE MOUTHPIECE

A duplicate copy of the mouthpiece Mr. Vacchiano used during his long career with the New York Philharmonic. This is a large symphonic mouthpiece in every respect and is therefore nor recommended for the majority of players.

Please note: The bore size on the signature model is a #25 (3.8mm). All other Vacchiano models are a standard #27 (3.7mm).

PICCOLO TRUMPET MOUTHPIECES

"These mouthpieces were designed especially for the high trumpets. All models have special features in rim, cup, bore and backbore that give excellent support for sustained playing in the upper register while maintaining a big symphonic sound."

William Vacchiano

All Vacchiano models are now available with the following backbore alternatives.

A A tighter backbore, often preferred by commercial players.
B Our standard Vacchiano backbore.
C Somewhat larger than the Vacchiano backbore for less resistance with a more open sound.
D A large symphonic backbore.
E A very large backbore for symphonic playing and/or use with the higher trumpets.

All Vacchiano models are available with trumpet or cornet shank.

The Studio Master Series

Trumpet, Piccolo Trumpet and Flugelhorn Mouthpieces

A unique design especially for the commercial musician. Puts more sizzle, scream and pop into every track! Studio Master models are shorter in length than a standard trumpet mouthpiece. This factor, combined with compensating features in cup, bore and backbore, work to boost the high range while opening up the sound for a full, free tone.

The LT, LTV, and LTS models offer extra resistance for those players who like the feeling of "something to push against." Choose the cup depth that best accommodates your personal needs allowing for adequate room for free vibration and sound production.

The LD, LDV and LDS models are really "wide open" pieces in three different cup depths. These models favor those players who may have wanted to use a shallow mouthpiece in the past, but felt they never could get enough air into them.

The SP model is intended for use on the piccolo trumpet. Even though the cup is shallow, it still has plenty of "bowl" to help warm the sound. These models are available in either trumpet of cornet shank.

The VM and VMS models are preferred "crossover" pieces. These models are great favorites among players doing "Pops" concerts, stage shows and musicals.

The LX, XV, XS, XMS, and XM models feature the same cup choices as those models above of the same shank length, but with a tighter backbore. While these models are still freer blowing than most shallow mouthpiece designs, they offer just a bit more resistance than their counterpart models.

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