Ian Bousfield spent decades playing alto mouthpieces. His conclusions are, that for him, something around a conventional size 9 (my Model Alto) is perfect for most classical repertoire both orchestral and solo. These mouthpiece have the same rim and cup profiles as the rest of my range and is again a great balance between freedom and compression.
For larger orchestral repertoire like Brahms and Schubert symphonies Ian Bousfield chooses to play the V5 in the small shank.Â
| Model |
Features |
| Alto |
Cup Diameter: 0.999" Throat: .262" |
| V5 Small Bore |
Cup Diameter: 1.004" Throat: .262" |
About Griego
Griego Mouthpieces designs and manufactures a complete line of authentic, inspired, performance equipment for orchestral, commercial and jazz musicians. They are a family-owned company committed to designing and producing the best equipment imaginable.