Greg Black Large Shank Mouthpiece 6 1/2AL Regular Rim: 25.4mm Depth: Medium Greg Black is known for being a favorite of top trombone players in the United States and abroad. Greg Black, who was a craftsman at Giardinelli, became independent with his colleague as Black & Hill. After that, he re-established his own company and continues to this day. Currently, the new NY model is being produced. This model has a slightly rounder rim shape than the standard model. New York City, where the world's top artists gather. Greg Black has earned the trust of the musicians who are active in this city. Greg Black began working as a mouthpiece maker at the renowned "Giardinelli" in 1985. Recognized for his skill, he took over from John Stork (who is now independent and makes Stork mouthpieces) as the person in charge of custom mouthpiece production. In 1990, he became independent with Jeff Hill, Giardinelli's deputy store manager and head of the mouthpiece department, and began producing "Black & Hill." However, five years later, Jeff Hill retired from the wind instrument industry, so Greg Black re-established his own company. He continues to this day.