Product Overview
The Bach 5G and Schilke 51 have been the standard workhorses for large bore tenor trombones for many years.
Scans of different specimens of the Bach 5G show an ID of between .101 and 1.00 inches, depending on the specimen. Schilke 51 rims are more consistent at 1.01 inches. The Yamaha comes in closer to 1.00 inches.
The Wedge 101G is a good replacement for the larger 5G and Schilke 51 mouthpieces. It does have a slightly deeper cup than the others. However, the 101G is not as deep as the Schilke 51D.
Most players switching to the 101G will find that their range and endurance improves despite the slightly deeper cup, and that the low end is also significantly better.
Material - These mouthpieces are only available in Delrin plastic. Here are some of its characteristics:
- Delrin:
- Feels softer on the chops because it has more give than metal. This is a great advantage for players with braces.
- Not as slippery as silver, giving more grip.
- Added grip makes Delrin mouthpieces feel smaller than their metal counterparts with the same size designation.
- Not as smooth as metal, so some players may feel slight chop irritation for the first day or two while they adjust.
- More comfortable to play in cold weather because they feel warm on the chops.
- Plastic mouthpieces are more responsive than brass, making soft entries more secure.
- Articulation less crisp with less point at the front of the note compared to brass.
- Darker sound than brass.
- Less core in the sound compared to brass.
