LASKEY Gilkes Signature Series Trombone Mouthpiece 53MGSS, Small Shank

LASKEY Gilkes Signature Series Trombone Mouthpiece 53MGSS, Small Shank

A heavyweight blank and custom-designed ornament result in incredible projection and tone.

The Gilkes Signature Series Mouthpiece represents over a year of prototyping and extensive testing. Photo Credit: Tom Moore

The moderately sized rim and mid-deep cup offer comfort and quick response to help you perform at your best.

Versatility Beyond Imagination

Internationally acclaimed jazz trombonist and composer, Marshall Gilkes continues to defy musical boundaries. Laskey partnered with Marshall to create a mouthpiece that can embrace the limitless possibilities of the trombone, both technically and musically. From the pedal range to all the way up in the stratosphere, Laskey Marshall Gilkes Signature 53MG Mouthpiece provides a strong core and beautiful tone whether you’re a lead player in a big band, soloist in a jazz combo, or playing Beethoven in an orchestra.

Crafted in a custom blank exclusive to this model, Laskey Marshall Gilkes Signature 53MG provides even support throughout the ranges with beautiful timbre. Marshall and Team Laskey spent months testing prototypes to find the ultimate balance between tone, comfort, flexibility, and stability. Whether you are playing a pedal F or a high F, this beautifully crafted mouthpiece will be there to find your musical voice with unlimited possibilities. For classical players who are looking for a mouthpiece for small bore trombones, moderately sized rim and mid-deep cup often make the switch from a large horn to a small one easier.

Note: Gold Mouthpieces are made to order and are FINAL SALE with no trial period or returns. Please expect 6–8 weeks for delivery. For more information please contact us.

Laskey has created an incredible mouthpiece. We spent a great deal of time developing a mouthpiece that is extremely versatile. Ease in the upper register; open in the low register; centered sonic core and ease of flexibility throughout the horn. This new model has everything I’m looking for in a mouthpiece.

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