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jaysonr Heavyweight Member
Joined: 19 Mar 2015 Posts: 797 Location: Conway, NC
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Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2017 12:21 pm Post subject: Some thoughts on GR |
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I've been trying to decide when to post this. I wanted to wait long enough to rule out any sort of honeymoon effect, and it seems I'm well past that point...it's been about 6-7 weeks since I got my first GR.
Many of you will remember a post when I declared I'd found a "holy grail". I was sure that style of mouthpiece was just what I wanted. I was still on a bit of a search because I wanted something that was easily reproducible, and easily replaceable. I thought I'd found two mouthpieces that improved on the first one in slightly different ways. I had convinced myself that a particular cup shape, especially at the bottom of the cup was where the magic happened.
I've been intrigued by GR mouthpiece since I tried my first one. I knew they were well made, and in tune. I just never could quite dial in the right fit. On a whim I e-mailed Brian telling him what I was trying, and also on a whim included a video of what I thought were the best two mouthpieces I'd found so far.
He forwarded that along to GR who recommended something in an entirely different direction.
In sum, they were right and I was wrong.
If you're on the safari, seriously, get in touch with Brian. He and GR are great people. They are genuinely out to help, not just sell stuff. I will forever be indebted to them. My playing has improved more over the last few weeks than it has over the past few years since I started playing again.
If you'd like to talk more about my experience, feel free to e-mail me or shoot me a PM and I'm happy to chat. _________________ Isaiah 40:8
3 John 2
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Daniel Barenboim Veteran Member
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Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2017 1:09 pm Post subject: |
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You have gone through a lot of mouthpieces. At least you saved some of the most expensive for last!
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jaysonr Heavyweight Member
Joined: 19 Mar 2015 Posts: 797 Location: Conway, NC
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Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2017 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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Daniel Barenboim wrote: | You have gone through a lot of mouthpieces. At least you saved some of the most expensive for last!
DB |
Great, now if Gottfried Reiche and Ragnarok will hurry up and reply, I can collect all of my snark quickly.
I intend for my post to be helpful, nothing more. _________________ Isaiah 40:8
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Richard A Heavyweight Member
Joined: 11 May 2005 Posts: 721 Location: Rhode Island, USA
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Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2017 5:36 pm Post subject: GR Mouthpieces |
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I had a fitting session with Alexa Yates a while back. Time and money well spent.
Highly recommended. _________________ Richard Ashmore
I am a Mechanical Engineer and have many years of Social Distancing experience. |
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PH Bill Adam/Carmine Caruso Forum Moderator
Joined: 26 Nov 2001 Posts: 5859 Location: New Albany, Indiana
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Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2017 5:48 pm Post subject: Re: GR Mouthpieces |
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Richard A wrote: | I had a fitting session with Alexa Yates a while back. Time and money well spent.
Highly recommended. |
This. _________________ Bach trumpet artist-clinician
Clinical Professor of Jazz Trumpet, University of Illinois
Professor Emeritus of Jazz Studies, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Faculty Jamey Aebersold Jazz Workshops 1976-2019
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Type3B Veteran Member
Joined: 06 Oct 2016 Posts: 106 Location: New Hampshire
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Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2017 9:12 am Post subject: |
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I had a consultation with a GR rep. Long story short: after giving the recommended GR a good long try, I ended up on something very different. |
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jaysonr Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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I've been fighting a sinus infection and have been off the horn for over a week. Finally played some tonight. It's amazing how easy it is to get back going when your on the right pieces! _________________ Isaiah 40:8
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wiemelen Veteran Member
Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 451 Location: Belgium
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Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 3:49 am Post subject: |
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Only downside is that as far as I know there are no GR consultants in Europe.
But their mouthpieces are truly great and IMHO they probably have a good/perfect match for all trumpet/player combinations.
I was fortunate to buy my GR at a store in the Netherlands several years ago.
Owner was a (pro or semi-pro) trumpet player himself and he had a large assortment of GR mouthpieces. Unfortunately he went out of business.
But I wouldn't mind having a GR consultation for a 2nd look at my setup.
Just to rule out that there is an even better one that suits me and my trumpet.
Certainly also because my playing technique has changed quit a lot the last few years.
So folks at GR reading this, I can assure you there are lots of great trumpet players in Europe, some even using GR mouthpieces. You would do us a great pleasure training some of them to become certified GR consultants _________________ Trumpet : Yamaha YTR-9335CHS + Yamaha YTR-6335H
Trumpet mouthpieces : Lotus 2L2 (main) + Lotus 2L
Flugelhorn : Kanstul 1525 with Curry 1,5FL
Cornet : Conn 80a (1919) with Curry 1,5 BBC + Curry 1,5 VC + GR L66,9 #6 |
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jaysonr Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 4:21 am Post subject: |
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wiemelen wrote: | Only downside is that as far as I know there are no GR consultants in Europe.
But their mouthpieces are truly great and IMHO they probably have a good/perfect match for all trumpet/player combinations.
I was fortunate to buy my GR at a store in the Netherlands several years ago.
Owner was a (pro or semi-pro) trumpet player himself and he had a large assortment of GR mouthpieces. Unfortunately he went out of business.
But I wouldn't mind having a GR consultation for a 2nd look at my setup.
Just to rule out that there is an even better one that suits me and my trumpet.
Certainly also because my playing technique has changed quit a lot the last few years.
So folks at GR reading this, I can assure you there are lots of great trumpet players in Europe, some even using GR mouthpieces. You would do us a great pleasure training some of them to become certified GR consultants |
Reach out to Brian at GR. I didn't do a true consult, and I was amazed at the results achieved by sending videos to him. He and GR are brilliant at this stuff! _________________ Isaiah 40:8
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marnix Veteran Member
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Posted: Mon May 01, 2017 11:55 am Post subject: |
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Wiemelen is probably talking about Hans, who ran Brassimport. He was one of the most kind and openminded salesmen in the Netherlands.
And altough he was probably not a real consultant as described in the GR jobdescription for consultants, he had a really good knowledge about mpc's and music.
This man listened to me, and gave me also a GR. And over 12 years later, I still play GR. Tried various other brands, but always ended up with GR. Always in the 66 models. For piccolo and bigger.
4 months ago I dropped my beloved 66L. Now, because of the fact that in Europe GR is incredible expensive, I had to move to 66c. (Which was the only one in the 66 range that comes close to 66L and was in a discount sale). Which fit actually even better.
Oh well at 15 euro's a year, one can't really complain about the prices, right?
_________________ Olds Recording '66
Stomvi Mahler Titan.
XO brass C trumpet
XO brass picc
Yamaha 741 D
Back to good old GR 66L |
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