Trombone Gilkes Signature Series

I play a Shires Davis plus small bore for jazz and small ensemble work and an Edwards large bore for orchestra. I was concerned about switching off mouthpieces for the two horns so I had been playing the same cup for both. Felt great but just a tad too big and dark for jazz. The Gilkes mouthpiece slots in perfectly for me. Very comfortable rim and I really prefer the mass/weight that this gives me.

This mouthpiece feels so different than most I have tried. I love the sound and the flexibility. It does take more effort to play and that extra effort seems to be strengthening my embouchure. Ive been playing a Warburton 7, so the Gilkes mouthpiece is larger and more open. I have yet to test it out on lead bone parts in a big band, so I don't have a final verdict.

Still testing the mouthpiece. So far the mid range is very good with the sound I have been trying to create. I am experiencing some additional resistance in the upper range when compared to my Griego. Lower range is about the same. I will continue to work on the upper range. Still not sure yet.