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I printed a range of #FrenchHorn mouthpieces (throw-away for testing purposes) to see if I would prefer a deeper cup. Mouthpieces frequently cost $100 to $300 or more so buying one, trying it, hating it, and sending it back is very frustrating (sometimes in the US you can get mouthpieces on trial, it's not that easy in Canada though)

I've successfully chosen a new mouthpiece based on 3D printing which was able to give me a good idea of what a different mouthpiece from the ones I already have would be giving me.

For people wondering if a plastic (particularly 3D printed) mouthpiece can possibly play well enough to do this -- the answer is actually yes. No it's not going to be as good or perfect, metal has a resonance that's hard to reproduce in plastic, particularly plastic with layer-lines and small imperfections, but you know what? it doesn't sound bad at all and it was plenty for me to decide I like this brand and this particular size of mouthpiece.

Bit uncomfortable on the mouth for long-term use though, a little rougher than metal (print is done cup-up on the build plate). Might be a great print for #Resin #printing this was done on #FDM.

Big props to the person who remixed this series of mouthpieces I was printing: https://www.thingiverse.com/gold_budder/designs
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