Taku-vs-1291

[Dylan King]

There is little doubt that Giddings and Webster mouthpieces are the real deal. We have been waiting for an innovation like this for a long while. At least as long as I've been playing (17yrs).

There is something about the design that is so fantastic. Not just the steel. It just looks and feels right. And there is zero compromise in the sound department. It is louder! And softer if you wish. The mouthpiece responds like Bobby McFerrin's vocal chords. Whatever signal a player's brain is putting through the lips goes right into the horn like a laser-gun.

They are truly the Dux Bed, Apple Computer, Miramax Pictures, CC Radio, Lexus... Truly the best new thing in tuba blow pipes. Everyone should be giving them a try.

[TubaRay]

I had a chance to try one of these mouthpieces at the Army Band conference. I was using one of the instruments from an exhibit since I did not have my own instrument. Using a similar instrument, I did not feel there was any overall improvement from my Mike Finn 3H. That is not to say they are not good mouthpieces. I believe they are. Just that, for me, $135 for a mouthpiece which does not produce noticeable results doesn't seem to make sense for me to buy(not to mention that the spousal unit would probably have sent me to the doghouse for a minimum of a week).

I will agree with others, however, that the customer service was excellent. These are excellent mouthpieces with a company which "aims to please." Welcome to the market.

[Dylan King]

My Bayamo slides almost all the way into the Yorkbrunner receiver, and workd just fine. It does look a little funny but the stylish mouthpiece in blue steel makes up for it. My horn is naturally a little flat. I actually had to have it cut down a little, so the intonation isn't effected.

I have been doing some recording with the Bora lately on the F tuba and am getting some amazing results.

[Dylan King]

I also agree with everyone about Ivan's character. He is very nice and easy to work with. His customer service shines almost as bright as his steel.

[Leland]

So I took my Bayamo to work for the first rehearsals after the conference. I let everyone play on it, and most seemed to like it quite a lot (at least the players who honk pretty good anyway). Then, I gave it to the player who had been away writing drill, and after the first few notes, he goes, "I'm going to buy one of these. This is amazing."

They're doing something right. Certainly worth a blow.