GR Mouthpiece Blanks

Gary graduated University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Music Education Degree. Gary studied trumpet with Allen K. Butcher, from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Dennis Najoom, Co-Principal Trumpet with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and Renold O. Schilke to name a few. After college, Gary traveled on the road, backing up big-name acts, arranging, composing, doing copy work and some studio work.

GR as an educator

Gary Radtke has been a High School Band Director, Department Head, as well as, an accomplished composer/arranger. This extensive background is the basis to his series of clinics, “The Scientific Approach To Brass Playing” and “Understanding The Mouthpiece”.

GR’s Technical Background

GR is a journeyman tool maker. He started GR Technologies in 1999 and introduced new tools and new thinking. GR also defined the mouthpiece with mathematical parameters, developed a system for communication, improved design, and developed methods for proper fitting. (GR Playing Tests)

GR Trumpet Mouthpiece Blanks

GR Trumpet Mouthpieces are available in a number of "Blanks" or outside shapes and weights. Typically our Classic Blank has proven to be the best weight and shape match for most playing situations from "Commercial to Classical".

Our Symphonic Blank is available on some standard models and offers a slightly different feel and blow resistance which matches those particular standard mouthpiece models beautifully. The Symphonic Blank is also available on some models as a custom upgrade.

We also offer slightly heavier blanks, the Studio and the FatBoy, as a custom upgrade. These blanks feature more secure of attacks for some players without the added "stuffy" feeling found in other conventional mouthpieces. Popular with "Latin Band" and Jazz players!

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Classic Blank

Symphonic Blank

Studio Blank FatBoy Blank

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