Alliance – David Childs Signature Euphonium Mouthpieces

The DC2 is perfect for broadening tone throughout the range and giving extra help in the low register. It has a generous cup diameter, which players find it especially comfortable on the embouchure. The mouthpiece of choice for Black Dyke Bands Principal Euphonium Gary Curtin.

Cup Diameter: 26.4 mm
Rim: 6.7 mm
Bore: 7.4 mm
Cup: Deep
Comparison: Denis Wick Classic 3AL and Ultra SM3U, slightly larger than a Bach 3G, Schilke 53D

David Childs uses this DC3 exact model (with gold plate) when playing euphonium. Also the mouthpiece of choice (in gold plate) for euphonium legend Robert Childs.

Cup Diameter: 26 mm
Rim: 6.73 mm
Bore: 7.45 mm
Cup: Deep
Comparison: Denis Wick Classic 4AL and Ultra SM4U, Bach 4G

The DC4mouthpiece to combine delicate articulation with tonal focus and brilliance in the high register. David Childs uses this mouthpiece (in gold plate) when playing trombone.

Cup Diameter: 25.75 mm
Rim: 6.73 mm
Bore: 7.4 mm
Cup: Deep
Comparison: Denis Wick Classic 5AL and Ultra SM5U, Bach 5G, Schilke 52D

A large shank euphonium/trombone mouthpiece with 25.50mm cup diameter. Particularly popular with trombonists the DC5 offers superb projection, ease of articulation, increased support in the upper register, whilst the DC ranges unique distribution of weight ensures control of tonal colour throughout the range at all dynamics.

Cup Diameter: 25.75 mm
Rim: 6.71 mm
Bore: 7.4 mm
Cup: Deep
Comparison: Denis Wick Classic 6AL and Ultra SM6U, Bach 6AL, Schilke 51D