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Giddings
and Webster Mouthpieces, Tuba Mouthpieces, Band Instrument, Tuba, GW
Mouthpiece, mouth piece
Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Below you will find answers to common questions that you might have!
Why should I switch to stainless steel mouthpieces?
Stainless steel is hypoallergenic, and is safer than brass or
plated mouthpiece to play on. For all the reasons
why stainless steel is better,
click here!
How are Giddings and Webster mouthpieces
different from other mouthpieces?
Stainless steel and titanium have unique playing
characteristics that out
perform
conventional materials such as brass.
GW
mouthpieces
are easier to play, provide better articulations, and
project like no other mouthpiece.
What's the difference between stainless steel and titanium?
Titanium is the ideal
material for solo, recording studio, and small
chamber group playing situations.
Titanium blends with every instrument easier
than brass or stainless steel.
Titanium offers a tone that is darker and warmer than stainless steel -
which is brighter with a very quick response.
Should I get titanium or stainless steel?
We recommend stainless steel at first. Stainless
steel will give you the most bang for your buck and often times is
such a huge improvement people are ecstatic with their new found
endurance, range and sound.
Can I use Giddings and Webster mouthpieces with any instrument?
Our mouthpieces will fit any instrument. You
will notice an immediate difference in your tone, articulations, and
clarity of sound.
How does stainless steel feel in comparison to
gold or silver mouthpieces??
Polished stainless steel is most like gold while satin stainless steel is
most like silver.
What makes stainless steel better than brass?
Stainless steel is about 3 times harder than brass,
there is no plating to wear out, and they are tested and played by
professionals in many different
playing situations around the world.
How often will I need to replate a GW mouthpiece?
Our mouthpieces have no plating
to wear through. You
will never have to replate. They last
forever!
Does Giddings and Webster copy mouthpieces?
No, we have our own unique designs.
Our mouthpiece designs have been optimized to fit the benefits
stainless steel and titanium
have to offer. A brass mouthpiece
that is copied rarely works the same with stainless
steel and titanium.
If stainless steel and titanium are such good materials why doesn't every
manufacturer use these materials for their mouthpieces??
Stainless steel and titanium are extremely difficult
to machine. Other
manufactures simply can't use these materials without huge changes in
their machinery, programs, and tooling.
Why should I use Giddings and Webster mouthpieces?
We have professionals using our product in
orchestras, bands
and ensembles throughout the world.
Our product will offer
benefits never experienced before with any other mouthpiece. Our
mouthpieces will suit any players' needs and give them the tone they've
always wanted. Check us out and take advantage of our
14 day trial period - if
you've never played stainless steel it will only cost you a $10 restocking
fee.
Will you send me several mouthpieces on approval to test,
then let me buy the one I want?
Sorry, but we just can't
do that. We would
always be out of stock.
Can you modify rims, and back bores on your current mouthpieces?
Yes, we can absolutely do this. We
are always more than happy to make our
mouthpiece fit you better.
How long does it take to adjust to a GW
mouthpiece?
You will notice a difference in your sound on your
first note. If you record yourself,
however, and compare your playing with
your other equipment you will adjust more quickly to our mouthpieces.
Most people work too hard on getting
their sound simply to be heard. With our
mouthpieces you will feel like you have power steering, what was difficult
will be easier.
How do I clean my GW
mouthpiece?
Warm water and soap will keep them clean and ready to play.
What type of stainless steel and titanium do you
use?
We use 304L and 15-5 stainless steel, and we use 6Al 4EV titanium.
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2004 G W Mouthpieces. Ivan Giddings
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