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Tuba Mouthpieces

Perantucci - Miraphone - Yamaha - Faxx - Denis Wick - Closeout

Perantucci Tuba Mouthpieces

We offer a selection of the most popular sizes.  We can order other sizes for you.  Please ask.  $125 each in silver plate.

PT36
  • CUP CHARACTERISTICS:  33 mm. diameter - Deep - Funnel-shaped.
  • RIM CHARACTERISTICS:  Width 7.5 mm. - Medium sharp inner edge - Well-rounded outer edge
  • THROAT BORE:  8.3 mm.
  • Model PT-36 produces the depth and volume of sound required by today's symphony orchestras. The relatively narrow rim provides remarkable flexibility for a mouthpiece of this size. This is a very popular mouthpiece.
PT48S
  • CUP CHARACTERISTICS:  33.5 mm. diameter - Deep - Funnel-shaped cup - Rounded at bottom
  • RIM CHARACTERISTICS:  Width 8 mm. - Rounded inner and outer edges
  • THROAT BORE:  8.5 mm.
  • Model PT-48 is a funnel-shaped mouthpiece which produces a full orchestral sound. It is recommended for players with strong embouchures and is designed especially for use with larger bore CC and BBb tubas.
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    "S" on shank:  (14.8 mm)
    One size smaller, for CC and BBb tubas with small receivers and most Eb and F tubas.
PT50
  • CUP CHARACTERISTICS:  33 mm. diameter - Deep - Funnel-shaped cup
  • RIM CHARACTERISTICS:  Width 7.5 mm. - Flatter rim with sharp inner edge
  • THROAT BORE:  8.3 mm.
  • Model PT-50 is the largest funnel-shaped style in the current line. The sharp inner rim aids articulation and tonal clarity in this well-above-average cup volume. This model provides huge dynamic range and fast response. It aids low register playing while still providing a good upper range. It is recommended for advanced players who prefer a truly large mouthpiece.
PT64S
  • CUP CHARACTERISTICS:  32 mm. diameter - Moderately shallow - Bowl-shaped cup
  • RIM CHARACTERISTICS:  Width 9 mm. - Very round cushion
  • THROAT BORE:  7.8 mm.
  • Model PT-64 provides a lively and exciting sound with a clear core and excellent projection. It also allows great flexibility and a remarkable tone color for the CC tuba. It is recommended especially for the F and Eb tubas, giving great power and a commanding nature for solo performance with large accompanying ensembles, or for use in executing the high-range orchestral literature. This is one of the most popular tuba mouthpieces today.
  • "S" on shank:  (14.8 mm)
    One size smaller, for CC and BBb tubas with small receivers and most Eb and F tubas.
PT65
  • CUP DIAMETER:  32 mm. - Medium depth - Very round
  • RIM:  8.5 mm. - Rounded with well defined inner contact point
  • THROAT BORE:  7.8 mm.
  • Model PT-65 is similar to the PT-64, on which it is based.  The PT-65 provides a strong center and great accuracy in all ranges just as the PT-64 does, but with a different tonal nature.  The center is clear and dominating yet dark in character.  The response, the accuracy, the flexibility, the tonal nature of this new model accommodates modern large bore instruments and demanding contemporary literature.
PT72
  • CUP CHARACTERISTICS:  32.5 mm. diameter - Moderately rounded at bottom
  • RIM CHARACTERISTICS:  Width 8 mm. - Fairly sharp inner edge - Moderately rounded rim
  • THROAT BORE:  8.1 mm.
  • Model PT-72 is a large mouthpiece for the F or Eb tuba. The sound has considerable weight combined with the richness and clarity associated with the German concept. It is also recommended for intermediate level students of the BBb and CC tubas.
PT84
  • CUP CHARACTERISTICS:  32 mm .diameter - Bowl-shaped - Deep cup
  • RIM CHARACTERISTICS:  Width 8 mm. - Well-rounded inner and outer edges
  • THROAT BORE:  8 mm.
  • Model PT-84 provides a powerful, projecting sound. It is very flexible, has a good upper range, and gives a very quick response for a mouthpiece of this size, particularly in the low range. This is a very popular mouthpiece, highly recommended for the Eb tuba.
PT88
  • CUP CHARACTERISTICS:  33.5 mm. diameter - Very wide - Deep cup - Bowl-shaped - Very rounded at bottom.
  • RIM CHARACTERISTICS:  Width 7 mm. - Rounded inner edge - Very rounded outer edge
  • THROAT BORE:  8.2 mm.
  • Model PT-88 was primarily intended as a special applications mouthpiece for low register playing. However, it has found considerable acceptance for use on medium-large and large bore CC tubas. It serves very well on any BBb tuba, providing a very full and strong tone. It is recommended for advanced players.

 

Miraphone Tuba Mouthpieces

$100 each in silver plate.  We're still compiling information on Miraphone sizes.  Stay tuned.

TU03 cup diameter 1.161"
TU05 cup diameter 1.220"
TU07  
TU09 cup diameter 1.250"
TU11 cup diameter 1.260"
TU15 BBb, CC, deep 1.492", bore .295", cup diameter 1.240"
TU17 BBb, CC, deep, 1.614", bore .315", cup diameter 1.240"
TU19 cup diameter 1.260"
TU21 C3, deep 1.618", bore .315", cup diameter 1.263"
TU23 C4, shallow, 1.452", bore .295", cup diameter 1.280"
TU25 C9, Rose Orchestral, very deep cup, 1.799", bore .323, cup diameter 1.287"
TU27 C10, Rose Solo, shallow cup, 1.492", bore .323", cup diameter 1.299"
TU29 Very deep 1.736", bore .323", cup diameter 1.299"
TU31 C6, Helleberg, Deep cup, 1.665", bore .326", cup diameter 1.299"
TU33 9M, very deep 1.767", bore .330", cup diameter 1.318"
TU39 Theiner Solo, gold plate, very deep 1.80", bore .338", cup diameter 1.259", $155

 

Yamaha Replica Tuba Mouthpieces

Roger Bobo Symphonic Yamaha version of the Schilke 69C4, slightly larger backbore and rounder rim. Feels bigger than the 69C4, and somewhat less stable and secure up high, but the low range is more open for very low notes, low F, pedal C, etc. Feels brighter than the 69C4, like it's more open and I can blow through it more. Works well on some F tubas too.  Silver plate. BOBOSYM $65
Roger Bobo Solo Smaller tuba mouthpiece for F tubas, but with the same decently wide cup diameter as the Bobo Symphonic.  Silver plate. BOBOSOLO $65
Roger Bobo Tenor Tuba The tuba player's euphonium mouthpiece. Can work on cimbasso. Not a good bass trombone mouthpiece. Tuba sized rim with a 1.5G cup, large bass trombone size shank  Silver plate. BOBOTT $65
Jim Self Large but light sounding tuba mp, similar to a Mirafone C3 with a C4 rim. Big sound, larger mouthpiece than the Bobo.  Silver plate. SELFREP $65

 

Faxx Tuba Mouthpieces

Nicely made copies of Mt. Vernon Bach tuba mouthpieces. The Helleberg sizes have a traditional Bach style outer shape. Includes plastic mouthpiece pouch.
Faxx 18 32.10mm cup, medium wide rim, medium cup, even high register, good projection, large backbore faxxtu18 $42
Faxx 24AW 31.25mm rim, deep cup, dark tone, lots of volume, large backbore, wide rim faxxtu-24awp $42
Faxx 25 30.60mm rim, medium cup, smaller mouthpiece, popular with younger players faxxtu/sou-25p $42
Faxx Helleberg about 32.25mm cup, classic style with Bach outer shape faxxtuhb120 $46
Faxx Helleberg 7B slightly smaller than standard Helleburg, similar to Conn 2, brighter sound faxxtu7b $46

 

Denis Wick Tuba Mouthpieces

2.5CC This is the new one, designed by Stephen Wick, which premiers the new medium weight Heritage style outer shape.  This shgape goes back to a 19th century design, and has more metal at the bottom of the cup to improve efficiency and projection, and less metal at the rim for shock absorption and comfort.   $100

 

Closeout Tuba Mouthpieces

Limited to stock on hand, subject to prior sale, call for availability
Scott Laskey 28H, Helleberg style mouthpiece. Same OD as 30 series but with smaller ID. Throat = .316", 8.026mm, Helleberg cup with relatively straight sides that blend into a concave funnel as it enters the throat, silver plate LASKEYTU $120
Marcinkiewics H1, H2, H3, H4 Helleburg style, lightweight outer shape, silver plate   $70
Yamaha BB64, BB65, BB66, BB66B, BB66D4, BB67, similar to Schilke, great for students, silver plate   $60
Bach 7, 18   $68
Josef Klier T1A, T3A, T7A   $80
Melton 150-8   $25
Mike Finn MF1   $120
R&S Helleburg II   $75