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Greg Black Alessi 5
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:41 pm
by SamuraiTb
Hello.
I am using GB Alessi5.
It's not on sale at the moment, so I can't prepare a spare.
Which GB is the most similar to Alessi5 now?
Also, I am looking for GB similar to Alessi5.5.
NY5 lineup?or normal 4.5 lineup?
Please let me know.
Re: Greg Black Alessi 5
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:44 am
by CalgaryTbone
The NY series is the replacement for the Alessi series. They are very similar, although some people find that there are subtle differences. The 4.5 series would have a similar sized rim, but differences in the rim shape and throat/backbores.
Jim Scott
Re: Greg Black Alessi 5
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:58 am
by SamuraiTb
CalgaryTbone wrote: ↑Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:44 am
The NY series is the replacement for the Alessi series. They are very similar, although some people find that there are subtle differences. The 4.5 series would have a similar sized rim, but differences in the rim shape and throat/backbores.
Jim Scott
Thank you Jim!
Re: Greg Black Alessi 5
Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2023 9:07 am
by Cefe
Hello everyone,
I have a suggestion.
I have a Greg Black Joseph Alessi 5.5
And I would like to have the Greg Black Joseph Alessi 5
I would like to make a mouthpiece change.
If anyone is interested in making the change, I am willing to do it.
My mouthpiece is in good condition.
Thank you for reading me,
Cefe
Re: Greg Black Alessi 5
Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:35 pm
by Garoissimo
You want the New York 5M, it will be nearly identical to the Black-Alessi 5M. Both have the 'GS style medium cup' and identical inner rim Dia and fat rounded style rim.
Though I haven't tried 2 of the exact same number, if you like the Alessi 5.5M then I think you will also love the New York 5M. It is a near certainty. And you certainly will not find ANYTHING closer to the original Alessi 5M. Order same number, get same piece basically. 5M Alessi = 5M New York.
The New York's are exquisitely beautiful playing pieces, look, play and feel almost identical to the Black-Alessi design. You'll likely never find a person willing to give up their Black-Alessi piece, not at any price. This is because they are the greatest mouthpieces ever made for tenor trombone.
So, just try the New York. You won't be disappointed.
Re: Greg Black Alessi 5
Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2023 2:19 pm
by JeffBone44
Garoissimo wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:35 pm
You want the New York 5M, it will be nearly identical to the Black-Alessi 5M. Both have the 'GS style medium cup' and identical inner rim Dia and fat rounded style rim.
Though I haven't tried 2 of the exact same number, if you like the Alessi 5.5M then I think you will also love the New York 5M. It is a near certainty. And you certainly will not find ANYTHING closer to the original Alessi 5M. Order same number, get same piece basically. 5M Alessi = 5M New York.
The New York's are exquisitely beautiful playing pieces, look, play and feel almost identical to the Black-Alessi design. You'll likely never find a person willing to give up their Black-Alessi piece, not at any price. This is because they are the greatest mouthpieces ever made for tenor trombone.
So, just try the New York. You won't be disappointed.
I see these for sale all the time.
Re: Greg Black Alessi 5
Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2023 8:26 pm
by Garoissimo
Oh, well, then buy one I guess. I could not find any Black-Alessi pieces for sale when I looked a few months ago. I guess I was looking in the wrong places. That's why I wound up trying out the New York and liked it.
Re: Greg Black Alessi 5
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2023 12:00 pm
by JeffBone44
Garoissimo wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2023 8:26 pm
Oh, well, then buy one I guess. I could not find any Black-Alessi pieces for sale when I looked a few months ago. I guess I was looking in the wrong places. That's why I wound up trying out the New York and liked it.
I guess the older ones that are stamped "Joseph Alessi" are harder to find. I had heard that the newer NY models are slightly different, I'm not sure in what way. I do have an Alessi 3M that I acquired a few months ago via trade, but I don't use it, so I should sell it.
Re: Greg Black Alessi 5
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2023 1:34 pm
by Garoissimo
Yeah, I have actually not tried the New York comparing it to a same model original Black-Alessi. I do read here that some find them to be the same, or nearly the same, others find them to feel and play a bit differently.
What I did do was buy a New York 7M to upgrade from the Bach 5GS I would normally use for small bore bone work, and for this I found I liked the way the New York feels.