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I usually tune my Conn 6m by pushing in or pulling out the mouthpiece. But recently I've decided to push the mouthpiece all the way in and tune the horn with the microtuner.
But then I've realised no matter how I tune using the microtuner, it still plays very sharp.
A full rebuild is done on the horn before I received it [which is about 1 month ago] and the microtuner is in working condition. it moves in and out and I do hear the tone improves as the neck extend but it simply doesn't play in tune even when the microtuner is nearly detached from the neck.
[though I have no problem playing in tune if I use the push in/ pull out method to tune the horn]
I checked with a few people and they all suggested me to use a large chamber mouthpiece to solve the problem.
[and in case it helps to identify the problem I'm using a Meyer 6m medium chamber with Rico Jazz select 3m. I also tried using a JJ classic 8 and Selmer metal classic E but I still play very sharp when push all the way in]
However I suspect it might have to do with my embouchure. I do have a tendency to bite really hard on my lower lips and I often leave some teeth marks on my lips after 1 or 2 hrs of playing.
Can anyone help me on this?
But then I've realised no matter how I tune using the microtuner, it still plays very sharp.
A full rebuild is done on the horn before I received it [which is about 1 month ago] and the microtuner is in working condition. it moves in and out and I do hear the tone improves as the neck extend but it simply doesn't play in tune even when the microtuner is nearly detached from the neck.
[though I have no problem playing in tune if I use the push in/ pull out method to tune the horn]
I checked with a few people and they all suggested me to use a large chamber mouthpiece to solve the problem.
[and in case it helps to identify the problem I'm using a Meyer 6m medium chamber with Rico Jazz select 3m. I also tried using a JJ classic 8 and Selmer metal classic E but I still play very sharp when push all the way in]
However I suspect it might have to do with my embouchure. I do have a tendency to bite really hard on my lower lips and I often leave some teeth marks on my lips after 1 or 2 hrs of playing.
Can anyone help me on this?