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Mouthpieces » Lightweight
The Michael Rath light-weight mouthpieces were developed in 2016 to complement our already popular range. They maintain the same cup, throat and rim dimensions as our standard models but with a reduced external profile.
These mouthpieces will suit players who are looking for a quicker response through the dynamic range, increased feedback and more brilliance to the sound. They will work well for players whose embouchure's are still developing but also for more experienced players who would like to make the upper range that little bit easier. They would also be advantageous when played in smaller ensembles or used with lighter weight instrument set-ups.
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B1MF LW Cup: 29.1mm Throat: 8.5mmDesigned with Mark Frost
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B1 1/4 LW Cup: 28.1mm Throat: 7.3mm
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B1 1/4 W LW Cup: 28.1mm Throat: 7.3mmWide Rim
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B1 1/2 LW Cup: 27.4mm Throat: 7.2mm
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B1 1/2 W LW Cup: 27.4mm Throat: 7.2mmWide Rim
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B2 LW Cup: 27.2mm Throat: 7.2mm
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B2 W LW Cup: 27.2mm Throat: 7.2mmWide Rim
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L4 LW Cup: 26.0mm Throat: 7.2mm
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L4 B.B LW Cup: 26.0mm Throat: 7.1mmDesigned with Brett Baker. Shallower cup than the L5 and also slightly flatter rim. Many players find this model to be very similar to the classic Mount Vernon 4G.
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L4 1/2 LW Cup: 25.8mm Throat: 7.1mm
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L5 LW Cup: 25.5mm Throat: 7.0mm
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L5 B.B LW Cup: 25.5mm Throat: 7.0mmDesigned with Brett Baker. Shallower cup than the L5 and also slightly flatter rim. Ideal mouthpiece if you're a principal player or soloist.
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L5 M.D. LW Cup: 25.5mm Throat: 7.1mmDesigned with Mike Dease. More open throat and deeper cup than the L5. This is ideal if you're looking for a fuller sound with a more open response, but with a 5 sized rim. Very open feel across all ranges.
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L6 1/2 LW Cup: 25.1 mm Throat: 6.4mm
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S 6 1/2 LW Cup: 25.1mm Throat: 6.4 mm
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S6 3/4 LW Cup: 25mm Throat: 5.8mm
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S7 M.G. LW Cup: 24.9mm Throat: 5.8mmDesigned with Marc Godfroid
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S11 M.N. LW Cup: 25mm Throat: 5.9mmDesigned with Mark Nightingale
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S12 B.B. LW Cup: 24.5mm Throat: 5.8mmDesigned with Bert Boeren
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A1 M.K. LW Cup: 25.0mm Throat: 5.8mmDesigned with Marton Kuna
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S4 1/2 LW Cup: 25.8mm Throat: 7.1mm
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S4 LW Cup: 26.0mm Throat: 7.2mm
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S4 B.B. LW Cup: 26.0mm Throat: 7.1mmDesigned with Brett Baker. Shallower cup than the L5 and also slightly flatter rim.
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S5 LW Cup: 25.5mm Throat: 7.0mm
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S5 B.B. LW Cup: 25.5mm Throat: 7.1mmDesign with Brett Baker. Shallower cup than the L5 and also slightly flatter rim.
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S5MD LW Cup: 25.50 mm Throat: 7.10 mmMike Dease signature model
Features
The Michael Rath mouthpiece range was introduced in 2004 after extensive research, development and testing. Our goal was a very simple one - to create a range of mouthpieces that not only would perfectly complement our own instruments, but also would be excellent mouthpieces in their own right.
All Rath mouthpieces have had substantial input from professional players in their design and many of our models are “Signature” mouthpieces, designed in collaboration with Rath trombones artists such as Mark Nightingale, Mark Frost, Bert Boeren, Marc Godfroid, Mike Dease and Brett Baker.
Rath mouthpieces feature a semi heavy outer shape, designed to bring the beneficial features of heavy weight mouthpieces, such as added projection and core to the sound, without reducing the feedback to the player, as can be the case with heavy weight designs.