The Bb seems to be a problem on the 8D overall, for me anyways. I've played about 6 different ones and they all tend to give you a little trouble starting after the G above the staff. I also have an original Kruspe Horner, it is in horrible shape, but I can still easily pull off the Bb. The mouthpiece I use now is the original off the Kruspe. All brass. It is rather deep but works well over the entire range for me where my Conn 7BW was noticeably better in the higher range. As for the toneblob, as long as it isn't the only way I can play the stuff I need to, I'll use it.
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