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. |
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