Quality brass mouthpieces contribute to the high regard Yamaha has earned among beginning and professional musicians alike. The result of a special approach to design and manufacture, Yamaha mouthpieces deliver the performance and comfort required where they are needed most: where instrument meets musician. The mouthpiece production technique used by Yamaha promises consistent quality mouthpieces, time after time. Other manufacturers use a specific cutting tool to create every mouthpiece, which causes problems as tools start to wear. This can result in inconsistent quality and poor performance. Yamaha's computer-aided design system and computer controlled lathe work together to produce the most precise, consistent mouthpieces in the world.
Tuba Mouthpiece
Model
Rim
Cup Depth
Throat
Backbore
Playing Charateristics
Inner Diameter
Contour
Thickness
64
30.45
standard
thick
standard
8.35
standard
Small inner rim diameter with a medium cup. An ideal beginner's model for young players. Well-balanced rim configuration for flexibility and easy playability.
65
30.95
standard
semi-thin
standard
8.35
semi-wide
Relatively small inner rim diameter and medium cup volume for easy playability. Excellent balance throughout the instrument's range, with a fairly dark tone.
66B
31.37
standard
standard
semi-shallow
8.35
semi-wide
Shallower cup than the 66. Outstanding playability and flexibility. Fairly bright tone and easy response over a wide range.
66
31.37
standard
standard
standard
8.35
standard
Voluminous cup. Fairly dark tone with plenty of power. Excellent resonance and clarity. Popular in ensembles and orchestras.
66D4
31.49
semi-flat
semi-thick
semi-deep
8.87
semi-wide
Excellent matching with Eb brass band instruments. Very deep cup. Dark tone with plenty of volume. Symphonic sound.
67B4
32.06
semi-flat
semi-thick
semi-shallow
7.02
standard
Large inner rim diameter with a shallow cup. Easy playability with a bright tone. Particularly easy high notes and clear lows. Perfect for F instruments.
67
31.93
standard
standard
standard
8.35
semi-wide
Exceptional rim and cup balance for easy playability. Good match for Bb , C, and Eb instruments. Well-centered tone.
67C4
32.06
semi-flat
semi-thick
standard
8.1
standard
A perfect match for Bb and C instruments. All-around versatility. Smooth, mellow tone throughout the instrument's range. Plenty of volume and power.
68B
32.72
standard
semi-thick
semi-shallow
7.5
standard
Large inner rim diameter with a small cup volume and throat. Enhanced clarity in large Bb and C tubas.
