{"product_id":"chi-brass-geib-1-heavyweight-tuba-mouthpiece","title":"CHI Brass Geib 1 Heavyweight Tuba Mouthpiece","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHI Brass Heavyweight Geib 1 Tuba Mouthpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Geib Warmth with Greater Stability and Projection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCHI Brass Heavyweight Geib 1 Tuba Mouthpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the legendary warmth and tonal richness of the original Geib design with the added stability and focus of a heavyweight shell. Based on \u003cstrong\u003eFred Geib's own personal mouthpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e, the rim and cup preserve the classic singing character that has made the Geib design a favorite among generations of professional tubists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe increased mass reduces unwanted vibration in the mouthpiece, producing a more centered tone, enhanced projection, and exceptional slotting while maintaining the colorful, resonant sound for which the Geib design is known. The result is a mouthpiece that offers outstanding clarity and control without sacrificing warmth or flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heavyweight Geib 1 provides exceptional stability throughout the instrument's range while allowing players to shape musical phrases with remarkable nuance. 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