Gil Kaupp Signature Trumpet Mouthpiece

Gil Kaupp Signature Lead Trumpet Mouthpiece – The Endurance Beast

Based on the Shallow 7 Helios– Meet the mouthpiece born from the demanding Vegas  bands: Gil Kaupp — an absolute legend, all-around great guy, and owner of otherworldly endurance that lets him dominate the loudest stages in Las Vegas night after night. Gil plays in powerhouse bands like Santa Fe and The Fat City Horns, cranking out lead parts in some of the roughest, loudest gigs Vegas has to offer — and this signature piece was engineered specifically to match Starting life as our shallow 7 Helios — already a focused, efficient beast — but we took it to the next level with custom backbore refinements that make sustained high-lead playing feel effortless. The result? A lead mouthpiece that defies the norm: more core and body than your typical screamer, yet it plays louder, higher, and easier than anything you've ever tried. Gil needs to be heard over roaring brass sections and pounding rhythms — this delivers projection, rich, centered tone, and unbreakable endurance for marathon sets without the usual chop collapse. Why this mouthpiece:

• Massive core sound — fuller, warmer, and more authoritative than standard lead pieces, filling the room with presence even in the stratosphere
• Extreme highs & volume — highs lock in with ease, projection cuts like a blade through the loudest bands
• Insane playability & endurance — refined backbore and stainless steel efficiency mean you play longer, push harder, and stay fresh — The secret to those endless Vegas nights
• Bright, fast, secure response — shallow cup delivers brilliant edge, quick articulation, and pinpoint control for burning lines and screaming solos
• Premium one-piece stainless steel  — transfers every bit of your buzz with maximum power, durability, and consistency

Gil Kaupp doesn't just play lead — he owns it. This mouthpiece is built for players who demand the same: total command, unrelenting power, and the ability to walk off stage knowing the room belonged to you. If you're chasing that Vegas-level endurance and dominance — louder, higher, easier, with more core than the competition — this is it. The Gil Kaupp Signature: Crafted for legends, ready to make you one. Grab it and feel the difference — your chops (and the band) will thank you.