The Buzz Starts Here

Although, I don't play my lower brass horns--King 3B Silversonic slide/valve trombone, Conn 8H and King Bb Flugabone-- much these days, when I do, I use my custom made Giardinelli 4M. I've been using it since the late 60's. I had it fitted at the famous mouthpiece makers NYC store. It is gold plated, has a removable screw on cushion rim and was later( approx. 1968) retro fitted with a pick up for use with amplified and electronic equipment. A small mic--used either direct or via preamp--has been used with The King Vox box, various amps, Echoplex, guitar effects pedals, etc. over the years. I also experimented with it during recordings--going direct into the board(console), mic into 1 channel & direct into another, etc. With all brass instruments, your mouthpiece is your friend. It's where the buzz starts to make music!