The Mouthpiece Makes a Difference! (How To Choose A Mouthpiece 101 Followup) 

On large bore tenor I played 5G and 4G sized mouthpieces for years and was never happy with the results. Then I met Doug Elliott and after describing my playing characteristics to him he recommended playing a 3G sized rim. I always thought that would be too big, but on his XT104/G+ mouthpiece I feel right at home and never looked back. High range was the same as before despite the larger rim, but low range and endurance improved, and I could get more volume with less effort. When I play small bore I use the same rim with a shallower cup. My face doesn’t like 6.5AL or 7C rims. I do a lot more bass trombone playing now, and after trying several mouthpieces of varying sizes it seems like a 1G rim with a 1 1/4G cup works best. I just got a Wedge 114D, which he describes as a Schilke 60 rim with a 59 cup. I used it in a performance today and it was so comfortable and super easy to play.

Thank you for this! I’m currently trying to decide between 2 mouthpieces.

I had problems with the response on my tuba. I used a Bach 18 for years. It drove me nuts. I started to question my gear and settled on a Rudolf meinl 10 mpc. Much improved response while keeping the sound qualities of the Bach.

I recently had to change from a Doug Yeo mouthpiece to a Bach 1 1/2 G gold plated mouthpiece because I am allergic to nickel silver and I am still working with the Bach 1 1/2 G but improvement has happened

Hi, what you think about the Schilke 51 within the trombone, I was thinking in change these mouthpieces, I feel that I get overflow the mouthpieces, and also the mouthpieces make it difficult to play a smooth sound, I was thinking of getting a Greg black 5g. let me know what you think about it, greatings from Panama.

It's easy to overblow a tiny mouthpiece and wear yourself out. He's a big guy with big features. Shouldn't be playing on a 9.