GR Carl Fischer Mouthpieces

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 "Signature" Trumpet Mouthpieces

The Carl Fischer Series

Carl Fischer

Carl Fischer is one of the most "seen trumpeters on the scene" today. Carl is currently touring with Billy Joel and is seen and heard by millions each year. Carl's past playing credits include ten years with Maynard Ferguson, Touring or performing with Blood, Sweat, and Tears, The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, numerous big names (just do a search or the internet), and he also fronts his own group, Organic Groove.

Carl's musical demands are many; from screaming the lead book to laying down a thick flugel line. GR has designed an exciting set of mouthpieces that accomplish these tasks.

Perhaps the most unique feature of the Fischer Mouthpieces is the rim contour. With a very soft bite, this smaller diameter cup actually feels wider than measured. Carl equates the feel to the GR 66 series diameter, or a conventional 3 diameter.

The rim is flat with a soft bite and a very high alpha angle. The highpoint is towards the outside and the bite is very soft. This combination makes the inside diameter feel larger than it actually is. The cup has a smaller volume and the throat entrance is large with very open playing characteristics.

Available in three configurations:

- CF "Z" - Carl's Lead Piece

- CF "Jazz" - All around work

- CF "DWB" Flugelhorn - Thick and dark with brilliance.

Carl Fischer Z Model Mouthpiece:

- Flat rim with a soft bite and a very high alpha angle. The highpoint is towards the outside and the bite is very soft.

This combination makes the inside diameter feel larger than it actually is.

- The cup has a smaller volume and the throat is designed for high compression with a huge fat sound.

- #1 GR Backbore.

This model is a fantastic match to the Carl Fischer Jazz Model.

Carl Fischer Signature Jazz Model Mouthpiece:

- Same rim feel as the Z Model

This mouthpiece is designed to produce a huge fat sound full of overtones with an optimum amount of trumpet brilliance. This versatile mouthpiece is ideal for all around use.

- #3 GR Backbore.

Theses mouthpiece allow the player to play with a big fat sound from the extreme low register to the extreme upper register. They also allow for easy note bending and the ability to shade and color the sound. The flat wider rim gives great endurance and comfort.

CF "DWB" Flugelhorn Mouthpiece:

- Want a big, fat flugel sound that can get really angry...really fast? This is it!

- Shank designed to fit most flugelhorns. A great cup for big band, rock band, latin etc.

Carl Fischer GR Mouthpieces are only available through Dillon Music.

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