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The Gabriel Signature Line | The Herriott Signature Line
The Gabriel Signature Line
The Gabriel line of mouthpiece tops was designed for our original endorsing artist, Vancouver performer and producer Gabriel Hasselbach. Gabriel plays exclusively Wedge mouthpieces on trumpet and flugelhorn. His most recently released CD, Gabriel - Cool Down, was recorded on Wedge equipment.
Harrison mouthpieces worked with Gabriel to design a special mouthpiece to his own specifications. The Gabriel has the following features.
- Based on 10.5 cushion rim with increased OD for added comfort.
- Extra wide shoulders on lateral rim.
- Reduced (0.015") lateral dip for more even distribution of pressure around the circumference of the rim.
Four models - Gabriel C, Gabriel ED, Gabriel EF, Gabriel FLX.
Gabriel C Top
This is a general purpose mouthpiece with a medium cup. It has a full lower register and works well for all round playing.
Gabriel ED Top
This cup is intermediate between a Wedge D and Wedge E cup. It is a great choice for pops or lead playing where ease of upper register is a priority, but where a full mid to low register remains important.
Gabriel EF Top
This is the newest cup in the Wedge line. The EF cup is very similar in depth to the F cup, but has a slightly lower alpha angle and more bowl shaped bottom with a sharper shoulder into the throat. It produces a big, cutting sound, while being more resistant to bottoming out than the F cup. This is a dedicated lead piece.
Gabriel FLX Top
The Gabriel FLX has the Gabriel rim and a deep FLX flugelhorn cup.
The Gabriel is an ideal rim for a player who likes the Wedge design, but who is sensitive to the pressure produced by the contoured rim on the upper lip. The design retains the Wedge playing characteristics with the advantage of an extremely comfortable cushion rim.
Gabriel rims are available by special order in all diameters.
The Mike Herriott Signature Line
Introducing the Mike Herriott Line of Wedge Mouthpieces
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Canadian trumpeter Mike Herriott is a Wedge endorsing artist. Mike tried out the Wedge at the 2008 ITG in Banff and has converted to the Wedge for all of his playing. Mike has his own signature line of mouthpieces based on the following sizes. Tops and backbores are sold separately.
Herriott Lead-dc
Top: 10.5FC-dc with a small double cup and 25 throat. The stainless steel version of this is now Mikes favorite lead piece.
Backbore: Mike plays this top with a heavy Wedge Medium large upper section with 25 throat. Regular length Large lower shank to produce an accentuated step bore backbore configuration.
Herriott Lead
Top: 10.5FC with a 22 throat.
Backbore: Mike uses a heavy Wedge Medium Large upper section with 22 throat. Regular length Large lower shank.
Herriott Classic
Top: 5CC with a 25 throat.
Backbore: Mike uses a heavy Wedge Medium Large upper section with a 25 throat. Regular length Large lower shank.
Herriott Pops
Top: 5DC with a 25 throat.
Backbore: Mike uses a heavy Wedge Medium upper section with a 25 throat. Regular length ML lower shank.
Herriott Piccolo
Top: 10.5FC with a 25 throat.
Backbore: Mike uses a heavy Wedge Medium upper section with a 25 throat. Regular length ML lower shank.
Herriott Flugel
3FLXC top with Standard (Yamaha) shank.
The Herriott signature line is available in brass with silver or gold plating, and also in stainless steel for the maximum in fast response and projection. Mike uses gold or stainless, depending on the circumstances.