Trying to get a laskey.
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Trying to get a laskey.
I want to buy a Laskey 28H mouthpiece, but I’m not sure whether there’s a real difference between the new Eastman Laskeys and the originals made by Scott. I have been told to hunt for an original, but I also hear good things about the new ones. If anyone could share some insight, I’d really appreciate it.
Re: Trying to get a laskey.
I feel like I can share this:
I own both a Scott-made Laskey 30G (the name block is italicized) and a Backun-made Laskey 30G.
From my own personal observation - the articulation is practically the same on both (I think you can thank Laskey's rim design for that). However, sound-wise, the older Laskey has a bit more projection, resonance, and the color is just a bit more 'alive'. I have to believe that it's due in part to the throat or the brass that was used... I wish I could quantify the difference. Personally, if picking between the two, I'll use the Scott-made piece every time over the Backun.
That said, the Backun-made Laskeys are very good mouthpieces and finding Scott-made pieces is VERY difficult (I know, I've been searching for them myself). Since I don't use the 30G for everything, I have a Backun 30H that's great for piston big horns (like my Besson BBb), I use the Backun 30C on my rotor F tuba when I've got some high range work where I just want a bit more color and brilliance.
I have a 28K and it's... well, it's ok- kind of a reworked Rudy Meinl RM-9. The original RM-9 seems better to me.
I own both a Scott-made Laskey 30G (the name block is italicized) and a Backun-made Laskey 30G.
From my own personal observation - the articulation is practically the same on both (I think you can thank Laskey's rim design for that). However, sound-wise, the older Laskey has a bit more projection, resonance, and the color is just a bit more 'alive'. I have to believe that it's due in part to the throat or the brass that was used... I wish I could quantify the difference. Personally, if picking between the two, I'll use the Scott-made piece every time over the Backun.
That said, the Backun-made Laskeys are very good mouthpieces and finding Scott-made pieces is VERY difficult (I know, I've been searching for them myself). Since I don't use the 30G for everything, I have a Backun 30H that's great for piston big horns (like my Besson BBb), I use the Backun 30C on my rotor F tuba when I've got some high range work where I just want a bit more color and brilliance.
I have a 28K and it's... well, it's ok- kind of a reworked Rudy Meinl RM-9. The original RM-9 seems better to me.
Romans 3:23, 24
B&S MRP-C
Bessson New Standard 17" BBb Bass
Boosey & Hawkes Imperial 19" Eb Bass
John Packer 379 FF
B&S MRP-C
Bessson New Standard 17" BBb Bass
Boosey & Hawkes Imperial 19" Eb Bass
John Packer 379 FF
Re: Trying to get a laskey.
FWIW, Scott also used the font on today's Laskeys. I have 20+ y/o 30Hs that aren't italicized