Bowman Mouthpieces Are Back!

[Fujiifilm]

I saw this was posted on Facebook about a week ago, but it looks like Griego has finally restarted production of the Bowman BB mouthpieces previously produced for DEG, and are now for sale through the Griego website (and probably other vendors as well):

https://griegomouthpieces.com/products/bowman.php

[wizan]

Hi,

I asked some details about this mouthpieces because I’m looking for something beetween SM3 and 4AL. I’d like to try a Denis Wick alternative brand.

This is the answer :
«*The specs. you requested are below. Additionally, be sure to select the appropriate shank. BT is large shank, EU is medium/euro shank, and TB is small shank.

BB1
Cup Inner Diameter: .990"
Rim Outer Diameter:1.540"
Throat: .276"

BB2
Cup ID: 1.004"
Rim OD: 1.545"
Throat: .281"

BB3
Cup ID: .980"
Rim OD: 1.515"
Throat: .232"
*»

Regards,

[dsurkin]

Hi,

I asked some details about this mouthpieces because I’m looking for something beetween SM3 and 4AL. I’d like to try a Denis Wick alternative brand.

This is the answer :
«*The specs. you requested are below. Additionally, be sure to select the appropriate shank. BT is large shank, EU is medium/euro shank, and TB is small shank.

BB1
Cup Inner Diameter: .990"
Rim Outer Diameter:1.540"
Throat: .276"

BB2
Cup ID: 1.004"
Rim OD: 1.545"
Throat: .281"

BB3
Cup ID: .980"
Rim OD: 1.515"
Throat: .232"
*»

Regards,

From what I've read, I think the BB1 and BB2 specs that appear above have been switched. I.e., the BB1 has the largest inner diameter, with BB2 and BB3 in decreasing order. I use the BB1 and it's slightly larger than the 6.5AL (1.00") I use for trombone.

[Ajeasley]

You mentioned looking for something between a SM3 and Wick 4AL. In terms of cup depth a BB1 would likely fall in that range, but in every other spec it's far smaller, FYI.

[wizan]

Thanks, I thanks you are true dsurkin.

[wizan]

You mentioned looking for something between a SM3 and Wick 4AL. In terms of cup depth a BB1 would likely fall in that range, but in every other spec it's far smaller, FYI.

Hi, it is what I saw. So, I think I will give a try to a K&G 4D+ or 3.5D+.

[Magikarp]

Hi, it is what I saw. So, I think I will give a try to a K&G 4D+ or 3.5D+.

As someone who was in an identical situation, I bought a Randelfalk R3 and that is perfect in terms of diameter. Slightly bigger than a 4 but without ballooning into 3 dimensions; thoroughly recommended.

[miketeachesclass]

The randefalk pieces are super comfortable, although I had an issue with an R2 not inserting far enough into the lead pipe of any of my horns. I ended up having Karl Hammond turn the shank for me to get to a proper depth.

As someone who was in an identical situation, I bought a Randelfalk R3 and that is perfect in terms of diameter. Slightly bigger than a 4 but without ballooning into 3 dimensions; thoroughly recommended.