BRASS FEATURED PRODUCT
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These astonishing mouthpieces are now widely used in all sections of the business. Mixing the most up to date scientific technologies alongside the musical expertise of Gary Radtke (GR), GR have produced the most perfectly manufactured mouthpieces on planet earth. We’ve played them……..and now we’re playing them!
Why play a GR Mouthpiece? Here are a few simple reasons:
No - Discontinuity Design More sound with less effort because in a GR Mouthpiece, there are no "speed bumps" as in all other mouthpieces made today. Better sound, improved intonation, cleaner articulations, and easier upper register are also due to this GR Design.GR Technologies has carefully defined the mouthpiece with mathematical parameters. With this progressive thinking comes a new tool for mouthpiece design. With this new paradigm in brass instrument technology and development comes change. Now that we have lines, arcs, points, and angles to describe the mouthpiece we will not be using the same terminology as other makers. GR’s No - Discontinuity Design Program developed by Gary Radtke ensures that every mouthpiece designed by GR solves the Sound Wave Equation. This means that the sound wave is taken into account in the design of every GR Mouthpiece. By solving the Sound Wave Equation, the sound wave travels through the mouthpiece and reflects back from the bell without any interruptions what so ever. This is accomplished by removing all Discontinuities from the design. Each parameter of the GR Design seamlessly flows together for improved slotting, intonation, articulations, range, and a vibrant sound full of overtones. A Discontinuity in a mouthpiece occurs when there is an abrupt change in any parameter. Discontinuities will cause the sound wave to alter it's course and not line up properly. This affect is similar to adding a speed bump to a super highway. GR Mouthpieces contain no discontinuities. All other mouthpieces made today do contain discontinuities either due to design or the manufacturing process.
Superior Manufacturing Techniques Mouthpiece designer and manufacturer Gary Radtke (GR) has an extensive background in both musical performance and education, and manufacturing and design. His experience in both playing trumpet professionally and teaching has enabled him to assess players, and determine the direction to proceed to fix any playing or equipment problems.Gary's many years of design and manufacturing experience has allowed him to use manufacturing techniques that are unique to GR Technologies, and design special tooling also unique to GR. In fact, we have had a number of our competitors call and ask for assistance at times! GR Technologies uses the latest in "state of the art" machinery and machining techniques unique to GR Technologies. The GR Mouthpiece finishing process is also unique to GR. Our platers have complimented us on how incredibly well prepared our parts are for plating. We have been told that our finished parts are the best they have ever seen. Our customers have compared our mouthpieces to the finish on fine jewelry. Our mouthpieces come off the lathe with no tooling marks or scratches! We also hold our platers to the highest of standards.
Why Play GR Mouthpieces? Unparalleled Quality, Precision, Craftsmanship. Outstanding Playability, Comfort, Sound, Accuracy, Intonation.
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