Denis Wick 2SL vs Yamaha BB-67C4

The Yamaha BB-67C4 has a wider cup diameter, the Yamaha BB-67C4 features a deeper cup, the Denis Wick 2SL has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Denis Wick 2SL
    • Tuba
    Cup diameter32.00 mm / 1.2598 in
    Cup depthShallow
    Rim width7.73 mm / 0.3043 in
    Throat diameter8.45 mm / 0.3327 in
    Backboreopen
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Yamaha BB-67C4
      • Tuba
      Cup diameter32.06 mm / 1.2622 in
      Cup depthMedium
      Rim width
      Throat diameter8.10 mm / 0.3189 in
      BackboreStandard
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Yamaha BB-67C4 has a cup diameter of 32.06 mm / 1.2622 in compared to 32.00 mm / 1.2598 in on the Denis Wick 2SL — a difference of 0.06 mm / 0.0024 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Yamaha BB-67C4 has a medium cup while the Denis Wick 2SL has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      Throat Diameter

      The Denis Wick 2SL has a wider throat (8.45 mm / 0.3327 in vs 8.10 mm / 0.3189 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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