Experiences with GW mouthpieces?

[dopey]

I've been doing some reading on these mouthpieces and have liked what i've heard, for those on them what were you playing before? and which GW now?

I'm interested in trying them, but coming from a PT-48 im not sure which one im wanting to go with. I'm actually leaning towards a taku which is smaller then my PT-48. I'm hoping to hear some opinions on not just GW but the actual different mouthpieces they offer.

Thanks!

[ASTuba]

Talk to Ivan, he's good people, and he'll get you into the right mouthpiece.

[Allen]

I'm not qualified to give anyone advice on mouthpieces. I can say that I was pleased with my experience of buying from G&W, and Ivan's comments via email were useful.

One thing I have noticed from the couple of times I switched mouthpieces is that it took a couple of weeks to get used to a mouthpiece, so that I could really judge how much I liked it for my particular playing.

Another thing I have noticed is that my sound concept is mainly in my head. I tend to sound like me no matter what. What another mouthpiece can do is make it a little easier to do something different, such as brighter or fuller, play higher or lower.

I play a 4/4 CC tuba (MW 32). I use a Mike Finn MF3 for playing low and full, such as band. I use a G&W Matanuska for playing high parts and some quintet work, where it helps me articulate more clearly up high.

Would other mouthpieces be better for me? I don't know, and I'm not likely to find out, as I'm happy with what I have.

Best of luck finding something that fits you

Allen

[dopey]

thanks for the comments so far, I wanted to clarify why im looking at GW mouthpieces.

I REALLY like my pt-48, when I bought it I picked out of a bunch of mouthpieces I got a chance to play, I bought the silver MP. Since then I started using it in marching band, and well the results are predictable lots of dings. Yes its not a common marching band MP but I like it, call me crazy.

Sooo im looking at GW as a concert mouthpiece to try to replace the PT48, I like the feel of the PT48 and would like to find something comparable in the GW series, as i've heard they are very nice. I've yet to even play on a GW mouthpiece as the only people I know that have em either play trombone, live far away, or other reasons preventing me to play on a tuba GW mouthpiece.

If not I know I can get a nice gold PT48 and call it a day, but I want to look into GW mouhtpieces first.


keep the comments coming please

[MikeMason]

I just switched from a pt50+ to a caver.I was looking for a little better response in the low register on my big Holton.It seems to have done that.It also raised the pitch around 5-10 cents(a good thing) and I do feel i have a little better control and a little more zip to the sound.This mp is very different from the 50,so i'm not sure how much if any of the difference is the stainless steel.I do like the stainless but not sure what if any effect it is having.In other words, i'm happy but it could be just the different shape of the mouthpiece or even just the placebo effect...

[djwesp]

I've been doing some reading on these mouthpieces and have liked what i've heard, for those on them what were you playing before? and which GW now?

I'm interested in trying them, but coming from a PT-48 im not sure which one im wanting to go with. I'm actually leaning towards a taku which is smaller then my PT-48. I'm hoping to hear some opinions on not just GW but the actual different mouthpieces they offer.

Thanks!

Tsk, tsk...


Don't trust your big brothers advice?

[Tubahead84]

I tell ya what guys I went from the PT-48 to the Bayamo and love it so much. The stainless steel is so much softer and feels fantastic on my lips. The low register is just amazing, the bayamo is ther biggest mouthpiece if you want something big I would go with the Bayamo, its great.

[Dean E]

I tell ya what guys I went from the PT-48 to the Bayamo and love it so much. The stainless steel is so much softer and feels fantastic on my lips. The low register is just amazing, the bayamo is ther biggest mouthpiece if you want something big I would go with the Bayamo, its great.

Agree. The Bayamo has not disappointed me since last January when I got one for my Willson 3050RZ. The Bayamo backbore is so large there is a nothing but a sharp rim on the shank. I can work to the top of the staff as well as play comfortable low Fs, with lower notes being limited by my lack of experience and practice, not the Bayamo.

[dopey]

I've been doing some reading on these mouthpieces and have liked what i've heard, for those on them what were you playing before? and which GW now?

I'm interested in trying them, but coming from a PT-48 im not sure which one im wanting to go with. I'm actually leaning towards a taku which is smaller then my PT-48. I'm hoping to hear some opinions on not just GW but the actual different mouthpieces they offer.

Thanks!

Tsk, tsk...


Don't trust your big brothers advice?

haha If i remember right you didn't have much of a suggestions besides you liked em:P unless I just missed your suggestion.

I wish I could try multiple ones out at the same time to get a better idea, since I really can't decide whether i'd like to go with a bayamo which is a smidge bigger then the pt48 or something smaller..

Has anyone got them to agree to send 2-3 mouthpieces to try? i'd pay for all three, but obviously two would be returned shortly.

Thanks for the comments.

[Tubadork]

Ivan has a good return policy and will work with you if you tell him what you have and what you are looking for. And if you are ever in Atlanta, I have most of their tuba line (I'm missing the Charuda, the 2 older Alan Baer's and the new Alan Baer CC, but I have the new F) and you are more than welcome to come and geek out here.
Bill

[dopey]

I've decided on the MMVI after speaking with ivan and others.

Thanks for all the comments! I can't wait to get it! =)


Jacob