Trial Period: Two Weeks No Questions Asked

You may purchase mouthpieces and try them out for a two-week period – no questions asked. Return any unwanted merchandise for complete refund, NO RESTOCK FEE. You pay return shipping charges for mouthpiece returned in 100% same condition as received. Trial Period NOT available for school band orders or Emil Anello Jazz Inlay Baffle. For more information on Trial Period, send email to info@anellomouthpieces.com or call 414-704-0209.

Shopping for a Mouthpiece: General Rules

By Emil Anello

• Before beginning a search for a new mouthpiece, make sure that your instrument is in top condition. A mouthpiece can be blamed for difficult blowing due to leaky pads, etc.
• A thorough study or reed care and selection could help solve problems usually blamed on a mouthpiece.
• Do not get mouthpiece-itis! If you have a mouthpiece that has given you good service and response, stay with it. However, don’t be afraid to try out different mouthpieces from time to time, if only to convince your self that change is not necessary.
• Don’t be taken in by an attractive box, long streamline, slick shape, ultra-shiny appearance, exotic lettering, color of mouthpiece, and general popularity of a mouthpiece.
• Oddly enough, some of the worst appearing mouthpieces play the best and some of the best appearing mouthpieces play the worst!
• Try to get a mouthpiece over a trial period. Use it at a job or in your own practice area – A music store studio can be deceiving.

We strongly recommend reading the Virtual Mouthpiece Clinic for a deeper understanding of the mouthpiece.