The history of Bach Trumpet, Cornet and Fluegelhorn Mouthpieces starts with mouthpieces. A century ago, trumpet player Vincent Bach began experimenting with designs and manufacturing processes to replace a broken mouthpiece
When selecting a mouthpiece, it is necessary to take into account both the musician and the instrument. Although seemingly simple in shape, the mouthpiece is actually quite complex and crucial to getting good results
John Parduba started making custom mouthpieces in 1915 then opened his original shop at 3rdAve, & 87 St., NYC. In 1918 where he fabricated trumpets and cornets of premium quality in addition to his mouthpieces and repair work.
A cowbell is a hand percussion instrument modeled after the real life bell that herdsmen placed around the necks of domestic cows. Typically made of brass or steel, cowbells are idiophones, which means they produce sound via the vibration of the entire musical instrument.