Which has a bigger cup — Denis Wick 2SL or Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP?

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.

How does cup depth compare between Denis Wick 2SL and Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP?

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

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

Name: Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
Brand: Yamaha

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

The taper behind the throat leading to the shank. Affects projection and tone character.

Mouthpiece A

Denis Wick 2SL

• Tuba

Backboreopen

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP

• Tuba

BackboreStandard

Best suited for

📣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.

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

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