Warburton Anchor Grip Trumpet Mouthpiece Top
If you have thick or fleshy lips and the feeling that your mouthpiece doesn't seat as securely as you would like, Warburton Anchor Grip Tops may be for you. These are different from standard tops only in the outside rim area.
Less bulk in this area offers the following advantages to the player with fleshy lips:
- Rim seats more securely - eliminates the effect of being "pushed away" when lip musculature is fully engaged. This may reduce the amount of arm pressure necessary for a good seal.
- Improved tonguing performance - less arm pressure and muscle tension means quicker ignition to the buzz. This shows up immediately in the form of cleaner attacks.
If you are getting an airy sound in your attacks or the dreaded "twah-twah" effect when single tonguing, you need to try an Anchor Grip!
ES - "Extra Shallow" - otherwise similar to the S design.
ESV - Similar to the SV design with "V" style cup, but not as deep as the SV.
S - A shallow "bowl" shape. Preferred for lead playing and commercial work. Ideal for D, Eb and Piccolo trumpet.
SV - Medium shallow "V" style cup. This is an exceptional "high-velocity" cup for Piccolo trumpet and all upper register work.
M - Medium depth with a modified "V" style shape. Our M cup design is the most popular because it works well in all playing situations from jazz to symphonic.
MV - Medium depth version of our SV cup. Has more internal volume than the SV and provides a broader tonal palette.
MC - Medium "bowl" shape. The MC cups could be the ultimate in bright symphonic sound!
MD - Medium deep "bowl" shape cup that produces a rich, dark, symphonic sound.
MDV - With more internal volume than the MV and MD, it produces a rich, dark, symphonic sound, with the efficiency of a V-shaped cup. This versatile top is great for orchestral work or solo jazz.
D - Deep "bowl" shape. This cup shape produces the fullest of symphonic sound. It is ideal for the cornet parts with its warm sound.
XD - This extra deep "V" style cup was designed to give the traditional cornet sound. Herbert L. would be thrilled with this model.
| Cup Depth | ES or ESV or S or SV or M or MV or MC or MD or MDV or D or XD or DCS or DC |
| Rim Size | 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 |
| Brand | Warburton |