Griego - 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 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.
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.
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.
Bass Model 1.5
Cup Diameter: 1.102" or 27.99mm
Throat: .312"
Bass Model 1.25
Cup Diameter: 1.114" or 28.30mm
Throat: .312"
Bass Model 1
Cup Diameter: 1.118" or 28.40mm
Throat: .315"
Widely requested by bass trombonists across the country, the Griego models improve on the world famous 'New York' designs and iron's out most players issues with the traditional 1.5/1.25/1 sizes!