{"product_id":"chi-brass-james-gourlay-signature-tuba-mouthpiece","title":"CHI Brass James Gourlay Signature Tuba Mouthpiece","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Proven Design Refined for Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHI Brass James Gourlay Signature Tuba Mouthpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is based on a custom mouthpiece that internationally renowned tuba soloist, conductor, and educator \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Gourlay has used for decades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rather than beginning with a new design, this signature model brings a trusted, long-established part of Maestro Gourlay’s playing equipment into the CHI Brass collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned primarily with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEEb tuba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in mind, the James Gourlay Signature features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheavyweight shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that adds mass to the mouthpiece, helping produce a centered, stable sound with exceptional depth, resonance, and projection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mouthpiece combines a generous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32.74 mm cup diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.00 mm throat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing a broad, resonant sound while maintaining the clarity, response, and flexibility demanded by the modern professional player.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heavyweight construction provides substantial tonal weight and presence for ensemble playing while retaining the immediacy, control, and flexibility needed for solo and chamber performance. Its balanced proportions encourage an even response throughout the registers, with a full, authoritative low register and a clear, singing upper range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all CHI Brass Signature mouthpieces, the James Gourlay Signature receives our resonance-enhancing treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed to further enhance the natural resonance, tonal color, and response of the mouthpiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model features a special \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.518″ shank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a perfect fit for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompensating tubas and other small-receiver instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This smaller shank allows the mouthpiece to seat properly in these receivers while preserving the design and playing characteristics of Maestro Gourlay’s original custom mouthpiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is more than a signature model—it is the continuation of a mouthpiece concept that has been part of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Gourlay’s playing for decades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, now faithfully produced by CHI Brass in a heavyweight design for today’s tuba players.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, resonant tonal character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong and centered tonal core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdded stability from the heavyweight shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhanced resonance and tonal color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad sound with excellent projection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear, immediate articulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent response throughout the registers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull and powerful low register\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinging, controlled upper register\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent dynamic range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced warmth and clarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish Brass Band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolo Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChamber Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWind Ensemble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcert Band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrchestral Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEEb Tuba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompensating Tubas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish-style EEb basses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther small-receiver tubas requiring a smaller shank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavyweight Shell\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.818″ \/ 96.98 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Outside Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.894″ \/ 48.11 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCup ID at 0.060″ into the cup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.289″ \/ 32.74 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.315″ \/ 8.00 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShank:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Special 0.518″ — optimized for compensating and other small-receiver tubas\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CHI Brass resonance-enhancing treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout James Gourlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Gourlay is internationally recognized as one of the leading figures in the tuba world, with a distinguished career as a soloist, orchestral musician, conductor, educator, and brass band musician.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis collaboration with CHI Brass has included contributing to the development of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHI Brass EEb Bass 1 and BBb Bass 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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