{"product_id":"chi-brass-floyd-cooley-3-heavyweight-tuba-mouthpiece","title":"CHI Brass Floyd Cooley 3 Heavyweight Tuba Mouthpiece","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHI Brass Floyd Cooley 3 Heavyweight Tuba Mouthpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEfficiency, Clarity, and Added Tonal Depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHI Brass Floyd Cooley 3 Heavyweight Tuba Mouthpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines the responsive, efficient playing characteristics of the Floyd Cooley 3 with the added stability, tonal density, and projection of a heavyweight exterior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped from one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloyd Cooley’s favorite mouthpieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the FC3 combines the cup concept of that mouthpiece with Floyd’s distinctive rim design and a modern CHI Brass backbore. The result is an exceptionally efficient mouthpiece that provides clarity, flexibility, and a beautiful, focused sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavyweight version adds additional exterior mass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to create a more substantial tonal core, increased stability at louder dynamics, and enhanced projection. It retains the quick response and musical flexibility of the original FC3 while offering players a denser, more powerful sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of efficiency and tonal focus makes the FC3 Heavyweight particularly well suited to large piston F tubas and EEb tubas. 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Developed in collaboration with leading performers and educators, CHI Brass mouthpieces are trusted by musicians around the world for their precision, reliability, and exceptional musical results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocus, Stability, and Musicality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloyd Cooley 3 Heavyweight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides the responsive and expressive playing experience of the FC3 with additional tonal weight and stability. For players who appreciate the efficiency and focused character of the Floyd Cooley 3 but want a denser core and greater projection, the Heavyweight version offers an outstanding balance of power, clarity, and musical flexibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHI Brass","offers":[{"title":"Standard .530","offer_id":47289328664764,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"American A .525","offer_id":47289328697532,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Euro E .540","offer_id":47289328730300,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/0779\/7948\/files\/Cooley_3_CS.jpg?v=1782591968","url":"https:\/\/chi-brass.myshopify.com\/products\/chi-brass-floyd-cooley-3-heavyweight-tuba-mouthpiece","provider":"CHI Brass","version":"1.0","type":"link"}