Model No. |
Depth of Cup |
Approx. Cup Dia. |
Rim Shape |
Description |
3 |
Medium deep |
26.26mm |
Medium wide, well rounded. |
Extra-large cup for players with a robust embourchure. |
4 |
Medium |
26.00mm |
Medium wide, well rounded. |
Very large cup; principally used by players having a healthy, strong embouchure. |
4C |
Medium shallow |
25.75mm |
Medium wide, well rounded. |
Large cup with a brilliant tone. Requires a powerful natural embouchure. |
5 |
Medium |
25.50mm |
Medium wide, semi flat. |
For players with a good, natural embouchure. Rather large cup. Produces a full, mellow, sonorous tone. |
5G |
Deep |
25.50mm |
Medium wide, semi-flat |
Same as No. 5 except for throat and backbore. (Same as 5G only with small shank.) |
5GB |
Deep |
25.50mm |
Medium thin, very well-rounded |
Same as No. 5G except for rim. (Same as 5G only with small shank.) |
5GS |
Medium |
25.50mm |
Medium wide, semi-flat. |
Same as No. 5 but with larger “G” throat and 420 backbore. |
6 |
Medium |
25.50mm |
Medium wide, well rounded. |
Fairly large cup. For players with a strong embouchure. Full, solid, mellow tone. |
6 1/2A |
Medium deep |
25.40mm |
Medium wide, well rounded. |
Slightly larger than medium with standard-size throat and backbore. Rich, compact tone of large volume. |
6 1/2AL |
Medium deep |
25.40mm |
Medium wide, well rounded. |
The same rim and cup as No. 6 1/2A, but with a larger “G” throat and 420 backbore for trombonists who strive for a Teutonic tone quality. Recommended for euphonium players who desire a round, mellow tone of great carrying power and substantial volume. |
6 1/2AM |
Medium deep |
25.40mm |
Medium wide, well rounded. |
Symphony model tenor trombone mouthpiece features same cup and rim as 6 1/2A, but with symphony “F” throat and 413 backbore. |
6 3/4C |
Medium shallow |
25.00mm |
Medium wide, well rounded. |
Produces a full, clear, rather brilliant timbre. For trombonists with a good, well-trained embouchure. |
7 |
Medium |
24.75mm |
Medium wide, not too sharp. |
The ideal mouthpiece for the artist desiring a beautiful, ringing tone with sufficient volume for melody playing. |
7C |
Medium shallow |
24.75mm |
Medium wide, not too sharp. |
Designed for players who prefer a medium-large cup to assure a large volume of tone. The rather shallow cup produces great brilliancy. |
8 |
Medium |
24.75mm |
Slightly wide and flat. |
Corresponds in cup design with No. 7, but with a wider rim. Players with heavier lips prefer this model. |
8 1/2W |
Medium shallow |
24.75mm |
Very wide, well rounded. |
For players with heavy lips who need support to prevent the rim from digging. Well liked by musicians who do strenuous work. Produces lively brilliant tone with easy high register. |
9 |
Medium deep |
24.72mm |
Medium wide |
Possesses a beautiful, rich, rather mellow timbre. |
11 |
Medium deep |
24.70mm |
Medium wide |
Same style as No. 9 but slightly smaller. Produces a magnificent round tone of great carrying power. An excellent model for euphonium and baritone players. |
11C |
Medium shallow |
24.70mm |
Medium wide |
Same size as No. 11 but with a medium-shallow cup for brilliant ringing tone of large volume. |
12 |
Medium |
24.50mm |
Medium wide |
An excellent all-around mouthpiece. Combines a fine, solid dark tone, excellent flexibility, great volume and easy response. |
12C |
Medium shallow |
24.50mm |
Medium wide |
Same size and rim as No. 12 but with a more brilliant, crisp tone. The best selling model for all-around playing. |
12E |
Very shallow |
24.50mm |
Medium wide |
This model, designed principally for Eb alto trombone, can be used on Bb trombone or bass trumpet when a brilliant, brassy tone is desirable. Alo recommended for use in the extreme high register. |
14D |
Shallow |
24.50mm |
Medium wide |
Well suited for playing in the high register. Very effective for coloratura work. |
14 1/2D |
Shallow |
24.50mm |
Medium wide |
Small, shallow cup and wider rim aid the high register while producing a clear, lively tone. |
15 |
Medium deep |
24.40mm |
Medium wide |
A full-toned mouthpiece of mellow timbre. |
15C |
Medium shallow |
24.40mm |
Medium wide |
Medium shallow cup produces a clear, lively tone. Players with thin lips or a weak embouchure will find it helpful. |
15CW |
Medium shallow |
24.40mm |
Very wide, well rounded. |
Designed for great brilliancy and resistance to facilitate the very high tones. The wide cushion rim distributes pressure, an advantage to players with soft, fleshy lips. |
15D |
Shallow |
24.40mm |
Medium wide |
Has a rim similar to No. 15C but the shallower cup produces a clear, crisp tone, effective in the extreme high register. |
15E |
Very shallow |
24.40mm |
Medium wide |
Designed for Eb alto trombone but used also by players who continually play in the extreme high register. Also used for bass trumpet where a martial tone quality is desired. |
15EW |
Very shallow |
24.30mm |
Extra-wide cushion rounded. |
The choice of artists who play in the extreme high register for long hours. Produces a brilliant, piercing tone. |
17 |
Medium |
24.20m |
Medium wide |
A rather small mouthpiece for all-around work by players with a small mouth or weak lips. Produces a mellow tone. |
17C |
Medium shallow |
24.20mm |
Medium wide |
Produces a clear, brilliant tone; requires little effort to play. Good for players with a small mouth and weak lips. |
17D |
Shallow |
24.20mm |
Medium wide |
For trombone players who play continually in the high register and need a brilliant tone with much resistance. |
18 |
Medium |
24.20mm |
Fairly wide flat |
Same cup as No. 17 but with a wider, flatter rim. |
18C |
Medium shallow |
24.20mm |
Fairly wide, flat. |
The same cup diameter as No. 18 but slightly shallower, producing a brighter, crisper tone. |
18D |
Shallow |
24.20mm |
Fairly wide, well rounded |
Playing results are similar to No. 17D but with a wider, more rounded rim. |
19 |
Medium deep |
24.00mm |
Medium wide, fairly flat. V-shaped cup |
Primarily designed for a rather mellow, velvety tone. |
22 |
Medium |
23.92mm |
Medium wide |
This small mouthpiece is used by players of the English or Italian school, and for tenor horn and very small bore trombones. |
22C |
Medium shallow |
23.92mm |
Medium wide |
The small and shallow cup is well suited for bass trumpet but is also used on the small bore valve trombones popular in some Latin countries. |
22D |
Shallow |
23.92mm |
Medium wide, slightly rounded. |
This model was originally designed for bass trumpet which requires a brilliant, penetrating tone of martial character. |