About Griego

Griego mouthpieces designs and manufactures a complete line of authentic, inspired, performance equipment for orchestral, commercial and jazz musicians. We are a family-owned company committed to designing and producing the best equipment imaginable. Input into our design process comes from all corners of the world. The equipment you use is the result of ideas, experiences and inspiration from a global family of musicians and performers we trust. The bottom line? A Griego mouthpiece is envisioned, designed and manufactured by musicians with a mission to make the best performing equipment on the planet.

Christan Griego

Christan Griego

Owner

Christan Griego started Griego Mouthpieces in 2001 in order to better serve the trombone community. His mouthpiece designs are quickly catching on as more and more trombonists are making the switch. Read more about Christan's philosophy and the history of his young company.

Christan plays the Deco 4.5 on his Edwards T350 | Read more about Christan

Ron Knaflic

Ron Knaflic

Director of Sales

Ron Knaflic has been with Griego Mouthpieces since our inception; he still plays one of our original prototypes. Originally from Milwaukee, WI, Ron is an active freelance jazz and classical trombonist. His main gig is working as Production Coordinator at Edwards. He is also the photographer for Edwards, Getzen and Griego. His product photos can be seen on company web sites and catalogs.

Ron plays the NY 4.5 on his Edwards T350-E and the NY 11C on his Edwards T302

Joshua Brown

Joshua Brown

Webmaster

Joshua Brown is a freelance bass trombonist and web designer living in Dallas, Texas. In addition to his duties as Griego webmaster, he also designs and maintains internet sites for Getzen and Edwards. Joshua has performed with the Tulsa Philharmonic, Dallas Wind Symphony, Chris Riddle Orchestra, One O'Clock Lab Band, and Slide Tradition.

Joshua plays the Deco 1 on his Edwards B454-DE | Visit Joshua's site

Slide Work

There is nothing worse for a trombonist than a broken-down slide. For that reason, we are proud to announce that we now offer a trombone slide service.

Slide Work

Pricing

Slide Tune Up: $100.00
Shipping $20.00
Total: $120.00

Latest Blog Post

Alessi Project Update

We’ve received many inquiries about the coming Alessi line, so I decided to fill everyone in. Yes, we are working on the new mouthpieces and I’m really excited about our progress. Joe was just in Elkhorn for a couple of days of instrument and mouthpiece development. It went well — discoveries were made that should [...] more...

New York
Nouveau
The NY blank weighs slightly more than modern day Bach mouthpieces (Elkhart blanks). Its weight is distributed evenly around the bottom of the cup. This results in an even core of sound with overlapping overtones, creating a tone quality that is thicker than conventional mouthpieces. The NY also provides the midrange overtones that are often lost with other mouthpieces.
Deco
Deco
The Deco blank is heavier in mass than the NY blank. The added weight is great for large bass trombone mouthpieces that may have thinner walls due to larger inner cup diameters. It is very free blowing and can provide a bigger, darker sound than mouthpieces with less weight. The Deco also provides stability, which can help define partials on those trombones where extra focus is needed.
Nouveau
Nouveau
Our newest mouthpiece blank, the Nouveau was created to give trombonists the flexibility a lighter mouthpiece can provide. It provides a width of sound and wider partial feel for a natural playing experience. Every tone and timbre can be manipulated, making the Nouveau a very expressive mouthpiece.