FEATURES
- Legendary vintage cornet mouthpiece designed by Rudy Muck in the 1930s
- Famous "Cushion Rim" design engineered for maximum comfort and reduced lip fatigue
- Wide, flat rim contour distributes pressure evenly across the embouchure
- Medium-shallow V-bowl cup configuration for enhanced upper register response
- Standard #27 throat with focused projection taper for efficient airflow and projection
- Bright, centered tone with crisp articulation and excellent clarity
- Exceptional endurance characteristics ideal for long rehearsals and performances
- Highly favored by lead, jazz, and commercial brass players
- Historically associated with legendary high-note trumpet artist Maynard Ferguson during the early stages of his career
- Hand washed and polished to a fair luster
- Shows normal signs of use, including light feather scratches, a few very minor rim nicks, and minimal metal wear on the top surface
DESCRIPTION
The Rudy Muck 13C Silver-Plated Cornet Mouthpiece is one of the most recognizable and respected vintage brass mouthpieces ever produced. Designed by innovative New York craftsman Rudy Muck during the 1930s, the 13C earned its legendary reputation through the revolutionary "Cushion Rim" design—a concept created to maximize player comfort while significantly reducing lip fatigue during extended performances.
Unlike conventional narrow-rim mouthpieces, the Rudy Muck Cushion Rim features a broad, softly contoured surface that distributes playing pressure evenly across the embouchure. This unique construction helps minimize lip strain while promoting better endurance, making it an outstanding choice for demanding rehearsals, studio sessions, commercial work, and live performances where stamina is essential.
Featuring an inside rim diameter of approximately .640" (16.26 mm), the 13C falls within the size range of a Bach 2-3/4C to 3C while offering its own distinctive playing characteristics. Its medium-shallow V-bowl cup combines the brilliance and efficiency of a commercial mouthpiece with the warmth and stability of a traditional bowl design, producing a bright, centered sound with excellent projection, crisp articulation, and secure slotting throughout the upper register.
The standard #27 throat and focused backbore promote efficient airflow and strong projection, making the 13C especially popular among lead, jazz, and commercial players seeking dependable high-register performance without sacrificing tonal quality. The combination of the shallow cup design and signature Cushion Rim delivers remarkable endurance, allowing players to perform comfortably for extended periods while maintaining consistent response and accuracy.
The Rudy Muck 13C also carries an important place in brass history through its association with legendary trumpet virtuoso Maynard Ferguson, who famously performed on a modified Rudy Muck 13C during the early years of his extraordinary high-note career before developing his own signature mouthpieces.
This pre-owned example has been hand washed and polished to a fair luster. It displays the expected signs of normal use, including light feather scratches, a few very minor nicks around the rim, and only minimal metal wear on the top playing surface. Overall, it remains an excellent example of one of the most iconic vintage cornet mouthpieces ever produced and offers a wonderful opportunity for players looking to enhance comfort, endurance, and upper-register performance.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: Rudy Muck 13CInstrument Compatibility: CornetFinish: Silver-PlatedManufacturer: Rudy MuckEra Introduced: 1930sRim Design: Cushion RimRim Contour: Wide, flat, cushioned profileInside Rim Diameter: Approx. .640" (16.26 mm)Comparable Rim Size: Similar to Bach 2-3/4C to 3CCup Shape: Medium-shallow V-bowlThroat Size: Standard #27Backbore: Focused projection taperTone Characteristics: Bright, rounded, and clearArticulation Response: Crisp and highly definedPerformance Focus: Lead, jazz, and commercial playingUpper Register Performance: Excellent compression and stabilityEndurance Characteristics: Extremely high endurance with reduced lip fatigueCondition: Pre-owned; hand washed and polished with light cosmetic wear consistent with normal use
