Bach Mega Tone Tuba 22 vs Schilke 66
The Bach Mega Tone Tuba 22 has a wider cup diameter.
Mouthpiece A
Bach Mega Tone Tuba 22
• Tuba
Cup diameter31.60 mm
Cup depthMedium
Rim width—
Throat diameter8.33 mm
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
High-volume projection — open throat for power
vs
Mouthpiece B
Schilke 66
• Tuba
Cup diameter31.52 mm
Cup depthMedium
Rim width—
Throat diameter8.33 mm
Backbore21/64.3281"
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
High-volume projection — open throat for power
Cup Diameter
The Bach Mega Tone Tuba 22 has a cup diameter of 31.60 mm compared to 31.52 mm on the Schilke 66 — a difference of +0.08 mm. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
Both mouthpieces share a medium cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.
Throat Diameter
Throat diameters are essentially identical at 8.33 mm, so resistance feel will be comparable.
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.