Schilke 67 vs Yamaha BB-67

The Schilke 67 has a wider cup diameter, the Yamaha BB-67 has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Schilke 67
    • Tuba
    Cup diameter32.41 mm / 1.2760 in
    Cup depthMedium
    Rim width
    Throat diameter8.33 mm / 0.3280 in
    Backbore21/64.3281"
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Yamaha BB-67
      • Tuba
      Cup diameter31.93 mm / 1.2571 in
      Cup depthMedium
      Rim width
      Throat diameter8.35 mm / 0.3287 in
      BackboreSemi-wide
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Schilke 67 has a cup diameter of 32.41 mm / 1.2760 in compared to 31.93 mm / 1.2571 in on the Yamaha BB-67 — a difference of 0.48 mm / 0.0189 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 BB-67 has a wider throat (8.35 mm / 0.3287 in vs 8.33 mm / 0.3280 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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