Denson Paul Pollard
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Mouthpeices
A little about Paul
Dr. Denson Paul Pollard is Professor of Music in trombone at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University and bass/tenor trombonist/bass trumpet player with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Pollard was the bass trombonist of the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra for 2014-2015 and the Hong Kong Philharmonic from 2001-2007.
We are incredibly proud to bring Dr. Denson Paul Pollard on as an artist. Paul is a legend in the trombone world and is truly an inspiration player and professional.
Hear what Paul has to say
“Jeff is a master craftsman with the highest level of integrity and commitment to excellence. His 3D modelling and CNC lathe process creates a consistency that is unique among mouthpiece makers. The mouthpieces in my custom line give me the ability to move easily from orchestra to solo playing with a sound that is truly my voice.”
My Solo model the "Sarastro Aria" gives me a beautiful pallet of color capabilities combined with homogeneous sound across the entire usable range of the bass trombone.
My orchestral line includes three models, each with unique target uses.
The "Sarastro Obligato" Orchestral Model is a great all-around use mouthpiece, leaning in direction of mid low to high playing.
The "Sarastro Gravitas" is my design for loud and heavy playing in mid low and low.
The "Sarastro Basso Profundo" Contrabass model is the perfect mouthpiece for extreme low and loud playing.”
Pollard Sarastro Aria
Starting at $284
Pollard Sarastro Obligato
Starting at $284
Pollard Sarastro Gravitas
Starting at $284
Pollard Sarastro Basso Profundo
Starting at $284
Specifications
The new Pollard line is designed to have a more familiar feel and compression on the face for players coming from other mouthpiece lines. These mouthpieces offer some of our thinnest rims and as the sizes increase the rims become narrower like with other traditional mouthpiece makers.
800 Rim Width: .240”/ 6.10mm
850 Rim Width: .230”/ 5.84mm
900 Rim Width: .220”/ 5.59mm
950 Rim Width: .210”/ 5.33mm
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Borrowing DNA from our standard series mouthpieces combined with our new EON design, the Aria model gives unprecedented tonal variety and control throughout the register. This allows the player to mold their sound to better communicate their musical ideas in solo playing, while not sacrificing overall tone.
Available Rim Sizes: 800 (28mm), 850 (28.5mm), 900 (29mm) , 950 (29.5mm)
Throat: .312”
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The obligato is designed to help the player fulfill their roll as an integral part of the low brass section. The more traditional feel and compression allows quick cutting entrances while maintaining a rich, powerful tone.
Available Rim Sizes: 800 (28mm), 850 (28.5mm), 900 (29mm) , 950 (29.5mm)
Throat: .312”
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Bring the power and weight to the section for works that require the loudest volumes. The depth of the Gravitas model allows the player to put all of their power through the horn without breaking up and losing clarity.
Available Rim Sizes: 800 (28mm), 850 (28.5mm), 900 (29mm) , 950 (29.5mm)
Throat: .312”
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Our most open backbore, designed to be free flowing as a complement to our new higher compression cups. Available for all bass trombone mouthpiece models
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The Basso Profundo is an extension of the Gravitas and is designed to be approachable without compromise. This mouthpiece is at home in the loudest of Ring Cycle settings or the most delicate of chamber settings.
Rim ID: 1.200” /30.5mm
Rim Width: .210” / 5.33mm
Throat: .320” / 8.13mm
Curious to hear the difference?
Check out Paul’s demos of each model below.
Sarastro Aria
“Great for solo and recital playing that requires a more singing tone and virtuosic style.”
Sarastro Obligato
“Great for everyday section playing or auditions. Warm throughout different registers no matter the dynamic.”
Sarastro Gravitas
“When the music calls for extreme low or loud playing, the Sarastro Gravitas is the right mouthpiece.”