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The 25th Anniversary of Greg Black Mouthpieces

Last year Greg Black Mouthpieces celebrated it's 25th year. To commemorate this special milestone we are offering a limited run of some of our most popular models with this special...

BONE-AFIDE

Greg Black Mouthpieces is proud to sponsor this talented group of wonderful musicians!"An ensemble to watch - with a collective sound that shimmers and playing that quite simply makes you feel good."-...

Wendell Brunious & New Orleans Trumpets

Trumpeter Wendell Brunious has been a cornerstone of the New Orleans music scene since the 1970’s, whether he’s at Preservation Hall, Jazz Fest, or a high-profile recording session. We’re extremely...

Michael Baker's Signature Series Greg Black Piccolo Trumpet Mouthpiece

We are honored to announce our newest signature mouthpiece collaboration with trumpeter Michael Baker. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Mike over the last 25 years on various...

The Kenny Rampton Greg Black Signature Series Trumpet Mouthpiece!

Introducing the first mouthpiece in our new Signature Series line! "I have had the pleasure and honor to work with Kenny Rampton for several years. We have worked on different...

#ITF2021 Premiere of Jim Nova's GB Signature Series Trombone Mouthpieces

Greg Black Mouthpieces is excited to be premiering the newest additions to our Signature Series Mouthpieces at the International Trombone Festival 2021!

NEW! Short Cornet Mouthpieces

The new Greg Black short cornet mouthpieces are the results from the very first collaboration between Greg Black and apprentice Benjamin Strickland. The results have been overwhelmingly successful and the feedback...

Choosing A Mouthpiece

The quality and timbre of the sound is produced mainly by a combination and balancing of the cup, throat bore and backbore.