Denis Wick 2SL vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP

The Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP has a wider cup diameter, 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-BOBO-SOLO-GP
      • Tuba
      Cup diameter32.20 mm / 1.2677 in
      Cup depthShallow
      Rim width
      Throat diameter7.50 mm / 0.2953 in
      BackboreStandard
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP has a cup diameter of 32.20 mm / 1.2677 in compared to 32.00 mm / 1.2598 in on the Denis Wick 2SL — a difference of 0.20 mm / 0.0079 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

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

      Throat Diameter

      The Denis Wick 2SL has a wider throat (8.45 mm / 0.3327 in vs 7.50 mm / 0.2953 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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