I have known forever that brass mouthpieces have a lot of energy loss. Because of that I wanted to try out steel mouthpieces. I got a full set of the David Hickman line of mouthpieces. I played them for a little while and I loved the rim. It is so comfortable to play. I love the increase in dynamic range on both ends. They have some nice softs. 

The problem was that I have played 22 throats for 35 years and these were not that large. I sent an email asking if they would enlarge the throats (I didn't want to mess with steel mouthpieces.) They said send them back and they would enlarge the throats the day they got them. I then asked how much money to send with the set of 4. I was told to send 20 and they would have a burger and beer on me. (Ivan Giddings was very nice about doing this for me.)

I am not impressed often by a business. I am impressed by the customer service and the excellence of craftsmanship that I have seen with the GW mouthpieces.

BTW I love the way my Hickman pieces play. Give steel a chance. They play really well.

Clint 'Pops' McLaughlin

Excuse me while I freak out !....( 60's term for great excitement!)....I can't believe that this mouthpiece has finally been made !! A mouthpiece that is very even in response and articulation throughout dynamics and registers...a mouthpiece with a system to let you Dial In halls during soundchecks! No more fear of tuba clarity in large church acoustics !

No more aversion to dead recording studios or dead halls! I now have three ways to change my sound without changing my mouthpiece !

My whole career has been One Nighters with one rehearsal to figure out a hall...the Giddings and Webster Boston Brass Tuba Mouthpiece has solved this for me in minutes by using the weight sleeve system!

Sam Pilafian

“I made the switch to Giddings & Webster mouthpieces about six years ago. I’ve honestly never looked back on my decision - G&W mouthpieces are comfortable to play on, versatile, and feel natural around the entire range of the horn. The surgical stainless steel that G&W uses in their mouthpieces provides me with a sense of familiarity, response, and resonance that I’ve never felt with silver or gold-plated mouthpieces. From beginners to professionals, I highly recommend G&W mouthpieces to all levels of players looking to improve their playing experience.”

Nate Kimball 

Why GW for me?

Resonance and clarity.

What puts the G&W mouthpieces above the other choices out there, including other steel mouthpieces, is the careful balance and distribution of mass in combination with the contour of the design that give tremendous advantages in terms of both resonance and clarity.

It is the attention to detail in terms of design, flawless craftsmanship and the use of superior materials that give Giddings and Webster the edge!

Ben Pelletier - Bach Artist and clinician for Conn-Selmer