Which has a bigger cup — Curry 132D or Giardinelli Helleberg?

The Curry 132D has a cup diameter of 33.53 mm / 1.3200 in compared to 33.30 mm / 1.3110 in on the Giardinelli Helleberg — a difference of 0.23 mm / 0.0090 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Curry 132D and Giardinelli Helleberg?

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

Curry 132D vs Giardinelli Helleberg

Name: Giardinelli Helleberg
Brand: Giardinelli

The Curry 132D has a wider cup diameter, the Giardinelli Helleberg has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material

Surface plating or treatment (e.g. silver plate, gold trim). Affects feel, durability, and appearance.

Mouthpiece A

Curry 132D

• Tuba

Finish—

Best suited for

🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Giardinelli Helleberg

• Tuba

Finish—

Best suited for

🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

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.

Open in interactive tool + Add third mouthpiece Curry 132D details Giardinelli Helleberg details Curry 132D equivalents Giardinelli Helleberg equivalents

Curry 132D vs Giardinelli Helleberg

Playing Characteristics

What Do These Model Names Mean?

What Changes If You Switch?

Which is better?

Compare Curry 132D with others

Compare Giardinelli Helleberg with others

Popular Tuba comparisons

Curry vs Giardinelli

Browse by specification