Bass Trombone Mouthpiece - Signature Series

"The Curran “Orchestral” model mouthpiece is ideal for any playing you do on the job. It has a deep, rich sound with a clear and very defined core. For having such a big sound, the articulation is very easy and consistent throughout the range of the horn. The Curran Orchestral mouthpiece has a great range and flexibility, yet really fills out the section. It is the ideal ensemble mouthpiece.

 

The Curran “Recital” model is very similar to the Orchestral mouthpiece, but has a slightly lighter sound. This makes playing virtuosic passages easy, and long solo performances aren’t taxing. The articulation and flexibility are really efficient, while still letting me feel like I can create a great sound. I also use this mouthpiece occasionally for getting a lighter section sound in ensemble playing. 

 

If I really want to dial it back and play lighter music, possibly with an alto trombone in the section, I recommend using the Curran “Leggiero” model mouthpiece. The blend with a section of smaller horns is really special, and both soft and articulated passages are a breeze. I use the Leggiero with a single-valve bass trombone for these situations, or for when I want to play a tenor. 

 

And for those moments when you really need an extra gear in your low playing, I present to you “The Crusher” Curran mouthpiece. It has a deeper sound than the Orchestral model and centers extremely well in the low range. It does a great job in the middle and upper ranges as well, though its specialty is to lay the foundation of a larger section or in a trombone choir. 

 

All of these mouthpieces have similar rims and throats, so switching from one to another doesn’t take any adjustment at all. "

 

-George Curran, Bass Trombone, New York Philharmonic

"My signature mouthpiece is designed to produce a warm sound that favors the mid and low, with ease in the high."

 

- Denson Paul Pollard

Bass Trombone, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra

Professor of Trombone, Indiana University

Model	Rim dia.(in)	Rim dia.(mm)	Throat(in)	Cup Depth
Dr. Denson Paul Pollard Signature Model	1.161	29.49	0.318	Deep
Curran - Leggiero	1.139	28.93	0.318	Medium Deep
Curran - Recital	1.139	28.93	0.318	Deep
Curran - Orchestral	1.139	28.93	0.318	Deep
Curran - Crusher	1.139	28.93	0.318	Very Deep
Bond 008	1.140	28.96	0.314	Deep
Wang Wei M	1.123	28.52	0.314	Medium Deep
Wang Wei L	1.127	28.63	0.314	Deep