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Not a BBone player but I have this old 1.5G and use it from time to time when I play bass. I decided to share my 2 cents when I was writing a review about a 5G saying that it's reliable but boring. yeah...there you go...
By Bonehead · 2026-09-30 · Read the discussion →
I guess there is a reason why it became a standard and I have several of them from different eras. However whenever I go back to them, I find them boring now. Kind of like a Bach 1.5G, I'll play it if I'm gonna play BB but nothing special. Maybe kind of like Toyota Camry? Reliable but boring 😆
By Bonehead · 2026-09-30 · Read the discussion →
Free playing, excellent range with robust tone
By Anonymous Brass Player · 2026-08-12 · Read the discussion →
A Game-Changer for the Part-Time Bass Trombonist As someone who isn't a full-time bass trombone player, I had been searching for an all-around mouthpiece that is genuinely easy to play. I previously spent time on a Denis Wick 2AL and a Bach 1.5G. While they both technically "did the job," I was ultimately more unhappy than happy with them and felt like I was fighting the equipment. After experimenting with a few different options, I found the Ham…
By FromBone · 2026-04-21 · Read the discussion →
True to it’s identity - an all around mouthpiece! I find the rim comfort & rim bite perfect for my chops. I’m constantly playing different styles of music and I’ve yet to feel disappointed with my sound output with the 65M, and that’s after 20 years of using the same mouthpiece. Thank you GR!!
By Iron Doll · 2026-04-05 · Read the discussion →
Awesome mouthpiece! I was afraid at first by the larger rim width, but there is enough bite for precision. This mouthpiece really channels your air stream like no other and help achieve a focus dark sound that makes the horn vibrate.
By rudysan · 2026-04-04 · Read the discussion →
I've spent a good amount of time playing the Shires 5G across a variety of settings—from brass quintets to symphonic orchestras and concert bands—and it consistently did the job without making things complicated. If I had to sum it up, this is one of those "vanilla ice cream" of trombone mouthpieces. It’s comfortable, reliably consistent, and practically most would like how it feels and plays, especially if they are used to playing on Bach 5G or …
By FromBone · 2026-04-01 · Read the discussion →
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