Bass Trombone Mouthpieces : Griego

Bass Trombone

We've worked with a lot of bass trombonists and have noticed an interesting trend -- most of them play a mouthpiece one size larger than they should. If extra care is given when play testing, bass trombonists will be able to find a more effecient mouthpiece for their needs, one that maintains its characteristics in all registers. Griego offers many sizes to help you find that perfect mouthpiece.

Bass Model 2

Players who play a Bach 1.5 will love the feel of the Griego 2. Most bass trombone mouthpieces are unbalanced, which causes a wide array of sound widths and tonal colors throughout the different registers. We have paid very close attention to the balance between the cup, throat, and backbore of our mouthpieces. The end result in the 2 is a mouthpiece that maintains tonal color no matter the tessitura. The upper register maintains the core sound without becoming diffuse. The lower register is full with plenty of energy in the sound.

Price:: $150
Specs:: Cup Diameter: 1.075" or 27.30 mm
Throat: .291"
Finish:
Blank:: The 1.25 is available in two blanks: New York (lighter) and Deco (heavier). Learn more...

Bass Model 1.5

Flexibility and comfort are not to be sacrificed with this mouthpiece. The slightly flat rim in combination with the medium deep cup makes this a great solo type mouthpiece. The model 1.5 is also good for commercial and jazz playing.

Price:: $150
Specs:: Cup Diameter: 1.102" or 27.99 mm
Throat: .312"
Finish:
Blank:: The 1.25 is available in two blanks: New York (lighter) and Deco (heavier). Learn more...

Bass Model 1.25

Players who play a 58 and want something larger, but not the size of a 59 will love the feel of the Griego 1.25. Most bass trombone mouthpieces are unbalanced, which causes a wide array of sound widths and tonal colors throughout the different registers. We have paid very close attention to the balance between the cup, throat, and backbore of our mouthpieces. The end result is a mouthpiece that maintains tonal color no matter the tessitura. The upper register maintains the core sound without becoming diffuse. The lower register is full with plenty of energy in the sound.

Price:: $150
Specs:: Cup Diameter: 1.114" or 28.30 mm
Throat: .312"
Finish:
Blank:: The 1.25 is available in two blanks: New York (lighter) and Deco (heavier). Learn more...

Bass Model 1

Orchestral players who play a 59 or 1¼ will love the feel of the Griego 1. Most bass trombone mouthpieces are unbalanced, which causes a wide array of sound widths and tonal colors throughout the different registers. We have paid very close attention to the balance between the cup, throat, and backbore of our mouthpieces. The end result is a mouthpiece that maintains tonal color no matter the tessitura. The upper register maintains the core sound without becoming diffuse. The lower register is full with plenty of energy in the sound.

Price:: $150
Specs:: Cup Diameter: 1.118" or 28.40 mm
Throat: .315"
Finish:
Blank:: The 1 is available in three blanks ranging from light (Nouveau) to heavy (Deco). Read more...

Bass Model .75

The .75 is ten thousandths larger than than the Griego 1 and ten thousandths smaller than the .5. By adding this model, we are making a conscious effort to provide every bass trombonist with the ideal mouthpiece.

Price:: $150
Specs:: Cup Diameter: 1.128" or 28.65 mm
Throat: .315"
Finish:
Blank:: The .75 is available in two blanks: New York (lighter) and Deco (heavier). Learn more...

Bass Model .5

Orchestral players who play a 60, 1, or larger mouthpieces will love the feel of the Griego .5. Most bass trombone mouthpieces are unbalanced, which causes a wide array of sound widths and tonal colors throughout the different registers. We have paid very close attention to the balance between the cup, throat, and backbore of our mouthpieces. The end result in the .5 is a larger mouthpiece that maintains tonal color no matter the tessitura. The upper register maintains the core sound without becoming diffuse. The lower register is full with plenty of energy in the sound. The larger cup size of the .5 allows the player to increase the size of the sound as they descend in range.

Price:: $150
Specs:: Cup Diameter: 1.138" or 28.91 mm
Throat: .318"
Finish:
Blank:: The .5 is available in three blanks ranging from light (Nouveau) to heavy (Deco). Read more...

Bass Model .25

The Griego .25 is the largest bass mouthpiece we make. Although we can honestly say that this model has great response and an even sound in all registers, in reality this mouthpiece is for professionals that have a consistent practice schedule and are used to playing very large equipment. If a person is lacking in air support and embouchure development, the .25 will not be very forgiving.

Price:: $150
Specs:: Cup Diameter: 1.157" or 29.4 mm
Throat: .318"
Finish:
Blank:: The .25 is available in three blanks ranging from light (Nouveau) to heavy (Deco). Read more...

Slide Work

There is nothing worse for a trombonist than a broken-down slide. For that reason, we are proud to announce that we now offer a trombone slide service.

Pricing

Slide Tune Up: $100.00
Shipping $20.00
Total: $120.00

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Griego Christmas Deliveries

The Midwest band convention is the week of the 16th. I am hoping to have a few prototype Alessi/Griego models there for people to test. Since I am going to be at Midwest, Beth Griego (my delivery specialist) is going home to visit family in New Mexico with our newest addition Ava. [...] more...

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