Curry vs Kelly Trombone Mouthpieces
Curry offers 45 trombone mouthpieces (made in United States), while Kelly has 17 models (made in United States). On average, Curry cups measure 26.26mm versus 25.86mm for Kelly. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Curry
Models45
Avg cup26.26mm
Avg throat6.79mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Kelly
Models17
Avg cup25.86mm
Avg throat—
Common styleBass
CountryUnited States
Curry vs Kelly — head-to-head comparisons
- Curry 11S vs Kelly BEAST-LS-SS
- Curry 11S vs Kelly 12C
- Curry 11S vs Kelly 6-1/2AL-LS-SS
- Curry 11S vs Kelly BASS-BONE-LS-SS
- Curry 12C vs Kelly BEAST-LS-SS
- Curry 12C vs Kelly 12C
- Curry 12C vs Kelly 6-1/2AL-LS-SS
- Curry 12C vs Kelly BASS-BONE-LS-SS
- Curry 4M Small Shank vs Kelly BEAST-LS-SS
- Curry 4M Small Shank vs Kelly 12C
- Curry 4M Small Shank vs Kelly 6-1/2AL-LS-SS
- Curry 4M Small Shank vs Kelly BASS-BONE-LS-SS
All models
Curry (45)
11S
24.49mm · Shallow
12C
24.23mm · Medium
4M Small Shank
25.73mm · Medium
5M Large Shank
25.55mm · Medium
1.25G Small Shank
28.19mm · Deep
1.5G Large Shank
28.02mm · Deep
11C
24.49mm · Medium
1G Large Shank
28.45mm · Deep
2D Small Shank
27.46mm · V.Deep
3M Small Shank
26.24mm · Medium
60X Large Shank
28.85mm · V.Deep
1.5G Small Shank
28.02mm · Deep
1.5M Large Shank
28.02mm · Medium
1D Large Shank
28.45mm · V.Deep
1G Small Shank
28.45mm · Deep
2D Large Shank
27.46mm · V.Deep
4M Large Shank
25.73mm · Medium
5D Small Shank
25.55mm · V.Deep
6D Large Shank
25.10mm · V.Deep
1.25G Large Shank
28.19mm · Deep
Kelly (17)
BEAST-LS-SS
28.70mm · — · Bass
12C
24.13mm · Shallow · Lead
6-1/2AL-LS-SS
25.15mm · V.Deep · General
BASS-BONE-LS-SS
27.69mm · — · Bass
SKY-SS
24.64mm · Shallow · Lead
51D-LS-SS
25.40mm · — · Professional
5G-LS
25.40mm · — · Orchestral
JAZZ-LS-SS
25.65mm · — · Jazz
SYMPHONY-LS-SS
25.65mm · — · Orchestral
51D
25.40mm · — · Professional
51D-LS
25.40mm · — · Professional
51D-SS
25.40mm · — · Professional
5G
25.40mm · — · Orchestral
6-1/2AL
25.15mm · V.Deep · General
6-1/2AL-SS
25.15mm · V.Deep · General
BASS-BONE
27.69mm · — · Bass
BASS-BONE-LS
27.69mm · — · Bass
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trombone mouthpieces — Curry or Kelly?
Neither brand is universally better. Curry has 45 models and Kelly has 17. The best choice depends on your playing style, preferred cup depth, and tonal goals. Compare specific models head-to-head to find the right fit.
How do Curry and Kelly trombone mouthpieces compare in size?
Curry averages 26.26mm cup diameter with 6.79mm throat. Kelly averages 25.86mm cup diameter with N/Amm throat.