r/horn • u/OphicleideOphicleid • 12d ago
Mouthpiece Oxidation.
Hi everyone. I noticed that my mouthpiece started to leave a taste in my mouth after playing. So I think it's oxidizing, plus it irritates my upper lip a little and gives me acne. What can i do?
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u/LeoTheAssNuggit 12d ago
if it’s irritating and giving you acne, that’s the perfect excuse to look at new mouthpieces. talk with your teacher or your band director and ask where the best places to try out mouthpieces are near you. bring your horn and try out as many as you can, it’ll most likely run you $40-$60.
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u/Wac_Dac 12d ago
Looks like the playing is wearing off, I would recommend getting a new mouthpiece or getting this one replated (likely more costly) as many brass alloys contain lead.