Schilke 58 vs Yamaha BL-60L

The Yamaha BL-60L has a wider cup diameter, the Yamaha BL-60L has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Schilke 58
    • Trombone
    Cup diameter27.68 mm / 1.0898 in
    Cup depthMedium
    Rim width
    Throat diameter7.54 mm / 0.2969 in
    Backbore19/64.2969"
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Yamaha BL-60L
      • Trombone
      Cup diameter28.25 mm / 1.1122 in
      Cup depthMedium
      Rim width
      Throat diameter8.10 mm / 0.3189 in
      BackboreWide
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Yamaha BL-60L has a cup diameter of 28.25 mm / 1.1122 in compared to 27.68 mm / 1.0898 in on the Schilke 58 — a difference of 0.57 mm / 0.0224 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      Both mouthpieces share a medium cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.

      Throat Diameter

      The Yamaha BL-60L has a wider throat (8.10 mm / 0.3189 in vs 7.54 mm / 0.2969 in). A wider throat allows more air through, increasing volume and projection but reducing resistance.

      Which is better?

      Neither mouthpiece clearly dominates the other — the right choice depends on your embouchure, playing style, and the sound you're after. Try both if possible.

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