Giddings Stainless Steel Large Shank Tenor Trombone Mouthpiece

Model

Cup
Diameter 

Throat
Diameter

Cup
Depth

Rim
Width

NB-100

1.000

0.278

1.005

0.250

The NB 100 is an excellent choice for individuals looking for a mouthpiece that is well balanced, easy to articulate, with a pure, clear, and brilliant tone. Designed for players who want a mouthpiece that is easy to play through all registers, based on a 6 1/2 AL size cup with a slightly larger inner rim diameter for comfort, and flexibility.

GW-100

1.000

0.282

1.175

0.250

The GW-100 has a wider more rounded rim and a cup similar to our Kadja, but .035 shallower. We also added weight to the outside dimension to give it added stability when playing loud.

Sonny Ausman

1.008

0.264

1.150

0.285

You know the legendary LA sound, and now you can enjoy the benefits of stainless steel in a truly classic design based on a Bach NY 5G. Sonny asked us to make him a mouthpiece that would do everything his 5G did and more. This mouthpiece is for those players that want a pure sweet tone that is even throughout the register, with snappy response, and plenty of sound.

Euros

1.008

0.282

1.090

0.242

Orchestral tenor trombone mouthpiece similar to Bach 5G rim diameter. The Euros has a focused sound, clean articulations, blends well and can cut when needed. With a slightly larger throat than a traditional Bach 5G the Euros has more room for dynamic contrast while retaining the beautiful upper overtones of the tenor trombone voice. Semi flat rim contour is great for endurance, and articulation.

Boreas

1.008

0.283

1.115

0.242

Similar in size to a Bach 5G as well however with a more open back bore and throat. Designed to project a thicker sound than the Euros, the Boreas produces a full, rich, and expansive sound. Easy to facilitate lip slurs, articulation, with fat tone and easy projection. The larger back bore allows for the huge dynamic contrast that many players need. Rim 1.008 and the throat is .283 in diameter, deep funnel shape cup. Boreas (Greek mythology) the god who personified the north wind; "Boreas was pictured as bearded and powerful.

NB-101

1.010

0.276

1.005

0.250

The NB-101 has a wider flat rim that measures 1.010 in diameter. Designed around a Bach 6 1/2 AL cup, but with more shimmer and zip. Clarity of tone, and ease of playing in the extreme highs really make this a fun mouthpiece to play.

GW-101

1.010

0.276

1.180

0.250

The GW-101 has a wider more rounded rim that measures 1.010 in diameter. Similar to our Kadja cup, but .035 more shallow, and with additional weight on the O.D. to really help it hold together in loud playing situations.

Seiji Nakazawa

1.015

0.234

1.005

0.250

The Seiji Nakazawa signature model mouthpiece is an excellent choice for individuals looking for a mouthpiece that is well balanced, articulate, with a beautiful centered core, and smaller more refined backbore. Based on a 6 1/2 AL size cup with a larger inner rim , but with a tighter backbore for improved endurance, and easier phrasing.

Kadja

1.012

0.285

1.245

0.245

The Kadja is one of our most popular tenor trombone mouthpieces. Rim 1.012, and throat .295. This mouthpiece has a deep funnel shape cup. Designed to carry the largest of ensembles. Great mouthpiece for those who are looking a huge sound without loss of clarity and articulation. Kadja is a steady breeze off the sea in Bali.

SA-100

1.020

0.260

1.140

0.235

We have added a new Sonny Ausman piece! The SA-100 has slightly more cup volume and a thinner rim than the Sonny Ausman original piece.

NB-102

1.020

0.276

1.005

0.250

The NB-102 has a wider flat rim that measures 1.020 in diameter. Designed around a Bach 6 1/2 AL cup, but with more shimmer and zip. Clarity of tone, and ease of playing in the extreme highs really make this a fun mouthpiece to play. With more room for your chops to relax and buzz!!!

GW-102

1.020

0.281

1.185

0.250

The GW-102 has a wider more rounded rim that measures 1.020 in diameter. Similar to our Kadja cup, but .035 more shallow. With additional weight on the O.D. and more overall cup volume than many of our other mouthpieces this is a great section piece, making balancing between the principal and the bass a snap.

DJNV

1.020

0.272

1.029

0.265

One of our most highly anticipated new mouthpieces is the DJNV. With the collaboration of David Jackson, this mouthpiece is sure to meet the needs of players every where!  The DJNV has a Carbonaria rim contour, but is slightly smaller in other dimensions.

Carbonaria

1.021

0.300

1.275

0.265

A very large mouthpiece designed for ensemble playing. Similar to the original Art Lehman deep funnel cup mouthpieces. Designed exclusively for Euphonium players that want a larger sound and more core without losing flexibility and articulation.

E-1

1.027

0.281

1.004

0.270

Tenor trombone players who like a wider rim diameter similar to a Bach 4G, and need the traditional principal trombone sound, This Is The One. With a balance of weight, rim diameter, cup depth, and throat size, this mouthpiece it home in any ensemble, and can do it all. The large cup volume is balanced with a more traditional size throat that adds in stability, core, and brilliance to cut through the ensemble when needed.

EXL

1.027

0.295

1.004

0.270

Similar to the E-1 but with a larger throat and backbore.  The EXL is designed for tenor trombone players that like a wider cup, similar to a Bach 4G. This piece balances overall weight, rim diameter, cup depth, and throat to be at home in any ensemble with much more presence of core and projection compared to the E-1.

GW-103

1.030

0.284

1.185

0.250

The GW-103 has a wider more rounded rim that measures 1.030 in diameter. Similar to our Kadja cup, but .035 more shallow. With additional weight on the O.D. and more overall cup volume than many of our other mouthpieces this is a great section piece, that gives more room for your for your chops to relax and vibrate.

DHWA-E

1.032

0.288

1.255

0.272

The Danny Helseth Ensemble Model is designed with a deeper cup, and larger throat and back bore than the solo model. The ensemble piece has a resonate expansive sound, projecting a full and powerful tone. Danny uses this mouthpiece primarily for ensemble work. Designed with a deeper cup, and larger throat and back bore than the solo model. The ensemble piece has a resonate expansive sound, projecting a full and powerful tone. Danny uses this mouthpiece primarily for ensemble work.

DHWA-S

1.032

0.288

1.195

0.272

Danny Helseth Signature Solo Model euphonium mouthpiece is a versatile mouthpiece similar in size to SM4U. Designed to project a solid core of sound throughout the range of the instrument, with a singing, clear tone. Danny uses this mouthpiece primarily for solo work.

TZ-103

1.035

0.279

1.025

0.235

A true classic tenor trombone voice with the feel and advantage of stainless steel. The TZ -103 cup and back bore combine to make a mouthpiece that responds easily, plays in tune, and projects like gang busters. With a slightly larger inner rim diameter than a 5g this is made for people who like a wider rim diameter (like a 4G), while still retaining ease of flexibility, range, and clean articulation.

E-2

1.045

0.280

1.035

0.255

Tenor trombone players who like a wider rim diameter similar to a Bach 4G, and need the traditional principal trombone sound, This Is The One!!! With a balance of weight, rim diameter, cup depth, and throat size, this mouthpiece it home in any ensemble, and can do it all. The large cup volume is balanced with a more traditional size throat that adds in stability, core, and brilliance to cut through the ensemble when needed.

Ron Wilkins

1.063

0.282

1.002

0.255

The combination of larger rim diameter, with a slightly shallower cup, an easily controlled back-bore really knock the ball out of the park in live solo performance settings. Designed to facilitate rapid interval skips, lip slurs, and fast articulate passages with a brilliant tone.

Testimonials

Actually I had been hoping some day, some one, would make a stainless steel mouthpiece, as I already knew of the stainless steel pleasures.  My father had a machinist friend make one for me in 1961 after my acidic body chemistry ate through every plating known to man. I loved the feel of the steel against my lips, but eventually I went to a different size - and back to brass.  The G&W is a dream come true. The super smooth feel is wonderful. The response is quicker than brass and the inner design of the piece helps focus the sound with razor sharp clarity while still producing a warm dark tone. Compared to my original Model-T the G&W is a Ferrari.

Sonny Ausman
Tenor Trombone

Los Angeles Philharmonic

I purchased a G&W mouthpiece at the International Trombone Festival in New Orleans.  I purchased the titanium mouthpiece after playing on a Stork 5S for years and I know that this is the best mouthpiece that I've ever played on. All aspects of my trombone playing (range, flexibility, articulations, endurance, etc.) are all much better than ever.   If any of my students want to change their mouthpiece, the G&W mouthpiece will be the first that I recommend.  There is no honeymoon period with this mouthpiece, it just keeps getting better.  You guys do great work and I would like to personally thank you for making such a great mouthpiece.

Eddie Elsey
Instructor, Low Brass
University of North Alabama

I received the Euros large shank tenor trombone mouthpiece yesterday. It is very different in response from any mouthpiece I have ever tried. All the comments on your website are completely true. The mouthpiece produces a richer sound immediately with easier articulations. The rim design is very comfortable and extremely smooth. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the mouthpiece is the response in the extreme high and low register. The clarity, resonance, and richness of sound in the upper register were truly impressive, with easy response at all dynamic levels. The mouthpiece responds extremely well with very little pressure on the embouchure. The rich overtones are extremely good. The low register and pedal tones were equally impressive, very open, resonant, rich and powerful. I have not encountered any other mouthpiece which displayed such response throughout all registers. The mouthpiece also looks sharp with the highly polished finish. Thank you for a terrific mouthpiece design.

Scott Victor Smith