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Greg Black 1 3/8 medium – used about 6 months, prefer the Griego Markey 82, which is about the same general size.

The above can be bought for US$ 160 for European (continent and UK/Ireland) buyers, postage with tracking number included.

US$175 for US and „other“ buyers, postage with tracking number included.

PayPal only. Photos to follow.

How does the 1 3/8 medium blow in comparison to the regular weight? Does it add more resistance or focus to the sound?

Hello!

Not having had or tried any other weight 1 3/8, I couldn‘t really say. I have a medium 1 1/2 and a medium 1 7/16 and for what they are, I‘m keeping those. But there is simply something about the 1 3/8 that places it a distant 2nd place to my Markey 82. So I can afford to let it go. Your mileage may vary.

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Photos of the Greg Black 1 3/8 medium

I see, I am much too late, the Markey pieces seem pretty much in demand…

My question is: Is the Markey 87 equal in depth as the 90?

So that the diameter is the only difference?

Coming from years on the Yeo with a Bach 50 I felt a need to switch my mouthpiece after changing to an Edwards B454. Regarding numbers closest Markey was the 90. But I ask myself, if the 87 would be an even better fit to get the upper register sound and speak clearer.

Many thanks in advance for your opinions.

Best regards from Germany

I play a Black 3/8GM and after trying quite a few Bass pieces, I`ve found it to be the most even playing mouthpiece I`ve ever played. Pedal F - High Bb. And very comfortable

[quote="dukesboneman"]I play a Black 3/8GM and after trying quite a few Bass pieces, I`ve found it to be the most even playing mouthpiece I`ve ever played. Pedal F - High Bb. And very comfortable[/quote]

Many people do prefer the GB 1 3/8 - it's a great substitute for a Bach 1.25. But at the end of the day, it's a personal preference. So if anyone is looking for a GB 1 3/8 medium in great condition, mine is still for sale. But me? My Markey 82 wins for me over the GB 1 3/8, which is why I'm still selling the GB. But I do have to wonder why the 82 is a special order, not generally available.

[quote="BZP3I"]I see, I am much too late, the Markey pieces seem pretty much in demand…

My question is: Is the Markey 87 equal in depth as the 90?

So that the diameter is the only difference?

Coming from years on the Yeo with a Bach 50 I felt a need to switch my mouthpiece after changing to an Edwards B454. Regarding numbers closest Markey was the 90. But I ask myself, if the 87 would be an even better fit to get the upper register sound and speak clearer.

Many thanks in advance for your opinions.

Best regards from Germany[/quote]

Yes, the 87 and 90 are now sold and underway to their new owner. In terms of sizes, the 90 is close to the Yeo and I think the 87 is simply a slightly more efficient version of the 90. I was up in the air for a long time as to whether I wanted to sell the 87. There were days, when I felt the difference between it and the 85 were not so large. But my endurance suffered on the both the 87 and 90. The 82 is a good daily driver for me, but if I need a little extra punch, I get that from the 85 and don't pay much on the endurance side. I played almost all day yesterday on the 85 except the last few minutes, where I switched to the 82. I didn't really notice the difference in the deepest regions, but the upper register soared. The final phrase of the Gordon Jacob just took off - never had such a nice easy high b-flat. I could do it ny not pass out on the 85, but the 82 was ... home. You might experience something similar between the 87 and 90, as tonally they are as similar as the 82 and 85 ... for me. Just too big for me.

Und liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz!

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