Griego alessi mouthpieces

Jose999 · by **Jose999** » 2019-07-09 8:43 p.m.

Hello guys, Have any of you tried a Griego alessi mouthpiece? It's worth the 200$ that they cost??

paulyg · by **paulyg** » 2019-07-09 8:58 p.m.

I have a couple. They are for sale.

If you love them, then they are worth every penny. Alessi created a new style of tenor mouthpiece that works really well for some people, myself included.

Workmanship is better on my Greg Black Alessi, however.

Burgerbob · by **Burgerbob** » 2019-07-09 8:58 p.m.

They're OK. I have some friends that sound really, really great on them, and others that sound a lot better on the Greg Blacks.

For me, the prices are high enough that I haven't tried them.

Mv2541 · by **Mv2541** » 2019-07-09 10:34 p.m.

I think they play a little easier overall than the GB New Yorks. Articulations jump out the horn and the slots are reliable. To me the sound just isn't as special or interesting. Definitely not saying you can't sound great on one, it is just a different sound that I do not prefer.

Vegasbound · by **Vegasbound** » 2019-07-10 2:30 p.m.

As Sam Burtis would say, try everything and use what works for you

Bach5G · by **Bach5G** » 2019-07-10 2:33 p.m.

That can get expensive. And could take considerable time.

Hughes158 · by **Hughes158** » 2019-07-13 1:50 p.m.

A fair few Griego Alessi mouthpieces come up on the classified page of various sizes and are much better priced than new. Some are only lightly used.

I havent yet advertised but I have a large shank 5C i would part with.

norbie2018 · by **norbie2018** » 2019-07-13 5:10 p.m.

[quote="Bach5G"]That can get expensive. And could take considerable time.[/quote]

That's part of paying your dues.

paulyg · by **paulyg** » 2019-07-13 7:38 p.m.

[quote="Bach5G"]That can get expensive. And could take considerable time.[/quote]

Figuring out what equipment works and doesn't is pretty important. After all, it IS just plumbing... but did you ever try to play a Rochut on a kitchen sink?

Don't sound like a kitchen sink.

sterb225 · by **sterb225** » 2019-07-13 11:32 p.m.

I'm a fan of them and am particularly happy with the synergy the 1C seems to provide with the Edwards T-396. The combo is an excellent match. You have to try them to know. I started off on a 3C and tried the 1C on a lark and actually liked it way better despite the epic size for a tenor piece.

adryalm · by **adryalm** » 2019-07-14 1:23 p.m.

I'd agree. I really liked them when I was on an Alessi slide (really the only thing that worked on that slide for me).

dorutzzu92 · by **dorutzzu92** » 2019-07-15 5:42 a.m.

I want to buy a griego alessi mouthpiece..i currently play on a bach 5g , i play the 1st trombone in a professional orchestra, i can't decide between a Griego 7c alessi or a Griego 7d alessi...someone can give me an oppinion? I tried a griego 5c alessi but it was to big for me. So i have to decide between the 7c or 7d alesii

tbonesullivan · by **tbonesullivan** » 2019-07-15 10:05 a.m.

[quote="dorutzzu92"]I want to buy a griego alessi mouthpiece..i currently play on a bach 5g , i play the 1st trombone in a professional orchestra, i can't decide between a Griego 7c alessi or a Griego 7d alessi...someone can give me an oppinion? I tried a griego 5c alessi but it was to big for me. So i have to decide between the 7c or 7d alesii[/quote] You might want to email Christan Griego and see what he says. I think Summer NAMM is coming up so it might take a while, but getting information right from the horse's mouth is never bad.

adryalm · by **adryalm** » 2019-07-15 4:52 p.m.

[quote="dorutzzu92"]I want to buy a griego alessi mouthpiece..i currently play on a bach 5g , i play the 1st trombone in a professional orchestra, i can't decide between a Griego 7c alessi or a Griego 7d alessi...someone can give me an oppinion? I tried a griego 5c alessi but it was to big for me. So i have to decide between the 7c or 7d alesii[/quote]

I played a GA 7C in my orchestra for about 6 months on my Edwards. It sounded brighter than my Bach 5g and felt about the same. I would also go into a really brassy sound quickly if pushed. Moved to a 5C which alleviated some of that fwiw.

tromboninator4000 · by **tromboninator4000** » 2019-07-26 4:48 p.m.

Played on a Griego Alessi 3C on a 88H and 42A and they seem to be worth every penny. It is a very comfortable and fun piece to play. You can really lean into them and unlock many layers of sound.

NealBennett · 2022-10-24 12:01 p.m.

Hi All,

Still hoping to buy a used Griego Alessi 1B large shank? Does anybody have that they'd be willing to part with?

Cheers,

Neal Bennett

tbonesullivan · by **tbonesullivan** » 2022-10-24 1:56 p.m.

[quote="NealBennett"]Hi All,

Still hoping to buy a used Griego Alessi 1B large shank? Does anybody have that they'd be willing to part with?

Cheers,

Neal Bennett[/quote] I'm pretty sure they just renamed the "Alessi" line to the "Artist" line, so all of the mouthpieces are still available.

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