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Gianluca Scipioni
Endorsing Artist
With Wedge mouthpieces I found the precision, elegance and comfort that I need! The innovative rim lets your playing be free and comfortable. You can find your ideal sound though the flexibility and precision of Wedge cups and throat options.
The professionalism and kindness of Dave lets you to fine tune what you need for every playing situation. Thanks to this high technology I have developed a mouthpiece line that permits a big, resonant and brilliant sound without the need for a big cup! The comfort of rim is great! A Very Big thanks to Dave for help me to find what I need!
Gianluca Line of Signature Mouthpieces
Order Gianluca mouthpieces from the Wedge store, or if you are in Italy or other parts of Europe directly from the Gomalan Brass Webstore.
The Gianluca Series
Gianluca C
The Gianluca C is largest of the Gianluca signature mouthpieces. This mouthpiece has a rim inner diameter of 1.062 inches, making it feel intermediate in size between a Bach 3G and 2G (similar to an Alessi 3). The OD is 1.606 inches. The rim is wider and more cushioned that the stock Wedge trombone rim with a bite radius of .08 and a lateral dip of 13/1000". The cup depth is intermediate between a Bach 5G and 5GS (similar to the old Bach 5G). Gianluca's own mouthpiece is based on a Wedge LS2 blank and backbore with a .266 throat. Options include silver or gold plating on all Gianluca mouthpieces. It is also available as a small shank .260 throat model.
Gianluca Solo
The Gianluca Solo has the same rim as the Gianluca C. The cup depth is similar to a Bach 5GS. This model is great for solo work. It has a more brilliant tone color than Gianluca C and has a very responsive high register. Gianluca's own mouthpiece is based on a Wedge LS2 blank and backbore with a .268 throat. It is also available with a .260 throat small shank.
Gianluca Lead
The Gianluca Lead rim has the same diameter as the Gianluca C and Solo. The cup is similar in depth to a Bach 6-1/2 AL or Schilke 51B, but has a slightly more V shaped contour. It produces a big, resonant sound with an excellent upper register response.
Gianluca Alto
The Gianluca Alto has a rim diameter similar to a Bach 3 but with a cup depth closer to a Bach 12C. This mouthpiece has small shank and a .240 inch throat.
The Gianluca 1.5 and 2 Series
The Gianluca 1.5 and 2 Series offer a selection of mouthpieces slightly smaller in diameter than the original line.The Gianluca C-2 has a rim inner diameter smaller than the Gianluca C, similar to a Bach 3 or Alessi 5. The 1.5 rim (black line) is intermediate between the Original Gianluca (red line) and Gianluca 2 rim (blue line).
Biography
Gianluca Scipioni obtained his diploma at the Conservatory of Rome with Gianni Mazzoni. He did further studies at the School of Music of Fiesole (Florence) and then in Chicago and New York, with Arnold Jacobs and Joseph Alessi. He was awarded with the 'Virtuosité' at the Conservatory of Lausanne in the class of Roger Bobo. In 1993 he obtained the second prize at the international competition Rovere d'Oro (IM). He has worked as Principal Trombone with the Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala, with the RAI National Orchestra and the Santa Cecilia Symphony Orchestra, in Rome.
At present Gianluca is Principal Trombone in the Orchestra of the Teatro Regio of Turin. He gives master classes throughout Europe and teaches trombone at A. Peri Institute of Reggio Emilia.
Gianluca is a member of Gomalan Brass Quintet with whom he won first prize at the International Competition for Brass Ensembles Europe - City Passau Prize in 2001. The Gomalan Brass has performed more than 400 concerts and is a regular presence in major concert halls and Italian and European festivals. Gianluca has performed with the Gomalan Brass in the United States, Canada and Japan, giving Master Classes at the Tanglewood Institute of Music, the University of Toronto Music, Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, the Royal Scottish Academy for Music and Drama Glasgow, and the Musica Riva Festival.
The quintet has released two recordings with Summit Records, considered by many as the most influential brass label in the world with regard to brass, and has a third recording "Gomalan Brass Quintet" released the prestigious publishing house Naxos.
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