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bkonstans1
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 7:32 pm    Post subject: Black Hill mouthpieces Reply with quote

Can anyone tell me anything about these mouthpieces? One of my freshmen has a 1 1/2 C. I played it and it has a really REALLY nice sound to it. Any info would be helpful.

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 12:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They're not made anymore, but the Black from Black Hill is Greg Black, who does still make mouthpieces. You can find more info here: http://www.gregblackmouthpieces.com/
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Greg's work is first class .
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 4:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Agreed.
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 7:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Maybe . . . but does he have his own freshmen?
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Greg learned how to make mpcs at the old Giardinelli, then struck out on his own to no longer need to "compromise quality." He holds everything to a tolerance of +- .0002", like a tool and die maker.

How's the intonation on that mpc? It might've been made before he made this step, but I'll put his stock up against any Monette as far as "constant pitch centers." That was in effect after his partner abandoned him but he still used the Black ^ Hill name, not sure exactly when but by '91. Nice rim too, huh??

If you order anything check to make sure it's in stock first. Otherwise he's notorious for taking forever. And if you want the good 'ol Giardinelli stuff, check out his NY series; high performance, of course.

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