{"product_id":"mercer-and-barker-mb3-tuba-mouthpiece-1","title":"Mercer and Barker MB3 Tuba Mouthpiece","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed Mercer \u0026amp; Barker MB3 Tuba Mouthpiece – Rare Project Piece \/ Huge Discount!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is a premium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMercer \u0026amp; Barker MB3 Tuba Mouthpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Large Shank). Born from elite British design and craftsmanship, Mercer \u0026amp; Barker mouthpieces are highly favored by top-tier orchestral and brass band players worldwide for their incredible tonal presence, massive dark core sound, and exceptional intonation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this mouthpiece has notable rim damage, it is being offered at a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehuge discount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e compared to its standard retail value. If you have access to a repair technician, know how to buff\/refinish brass gear, or don't mind a project piece, this is an incredible opportunity to snag a world-class mouthpiece for a fraction of the cost!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Players Love the Mercer \u0026amp; Barker MB3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MB3 is highly sought after for its ability to anchor the low end of any ensemble effortlessly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSonorous, Deep Sound:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Engineered to provide a massive, rich, and velvety tone that fills the room without losing clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrisp Articulation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides excellent slotting and rapid response across all registers, from the low pedal range to the high register.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Comfort:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The original design features a highly supportive rim profile meant to reduce lip fatigue during long playing sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMPORTANT CONDITION REPORT (Please Read Before Bidding\/Buying)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mouthpiece is being sold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs-Is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e due to specific rim damage. Please review the details below carefully:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rim (Defect):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e There is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esevere nick\/gouge located on the rim (just outside the main contour)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Because of its placement, it could potentially make contact with the lips during play. To ensure a completely comfortable, normal playing experience, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis nick will need to be repaired, buffed out, or refaced by a professional repair technician.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCup \u0026amp; Throat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The interior of the cup and the throat are in good shape, clean, and structurally sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShank:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shows normal cosmetic insertion marks from standard use in an instrument receiver, but is completely round and seals properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aside from the severe rim nick, the rest of the silver plating is in good pre-owned condition and retains a great shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Is a Great Deal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are willing to invest a little time or minor repair work into smoothing out the rim nick, you will own a top-tier, high-performance Mercer \u0026amp; Barker mouthpiece for an absolute steal. The structural integrity of the rest of the mouthpiece is completely intact—it just needs a little TLC to get back to 100%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Listing Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotos:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please inspect all high-resolution photos closely, specifically the close-ups of the rim defect, to understand the exact condition of the item before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Packed securely and shipped promptly with tracking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrab an elite piece of British brass engineering at an unbeatable, heavily discounted project price! Please feel free to send a message if you have any questions before bidding or purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Professor Mouthpiece","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41126230818865,"sku":"MB3-7-17-26","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/6843\/2433\/files\/C88E4963-FC81-461A-BEE1-3D84997DC95E.jpg?v=1784352794","url":"https:\/\/profmouthpiece.com\/products\/mercer-and-barker-mb3-tuba-mouthpiece-1","provider":"Professor Mouthpiece","version":"1.0","type":"link"}