Bob Reeves vs Kelly Trombone Mouthpieces
Bob Reeves offers 19 trombone mouthpieces (made in United States), while Kelly has 17 models (made in United States). On average, Bob Reeves cups measure 26.23mm versus 25.86mm for Kelly. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Bob Reeves
Models19
Avg cup26.23mm
Avg throat—
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Kelly
Models17
Avg cup25.86mm
Avg throat—
Common styleBass
CountryUnited States
Bob Reeves vs Kelly — head-to-head comparisons
- Bob Reeves 5G Gladstone vs Kelly BEAST-LS-SS
- Bob Reeves 5G Gladstone vs Kelly JAZZ-LS-SS
- Bob Reeves 5G Gladstone vs Kelly 12C
- Bob Reeves 5G Gladstone vs Kelly 5G-LS
- Bob Reeves DR ORCH vs Kelly BEAST-LS-SS
- Bob Reeves DR ORCH vs Kelly JAZZ-LS-SS
- Bob Reeves DR ORCH vs Kelly 12C
- Bob Reeves DR ORCH vs Kelly 5G-LS
- Bob Reeves 4G-5G vs Kelly BEAST-LS-SS
- Bob Reeves 4G-5G vs Kelly JAZZ-LS-SS
- Bob Reeves 4G-5G vs Kelly 12C
- Bob Reeves 4G-5G vs Kelly 5G-LS
All models
Bob Reeves (19)
5G Gladstone
25.55mm · Deep
DR ORCH
25.55mm · Medium
4G-5G
26.00mm · Deep
4G/JF
26.00mm · Deep
5G-4G
25.55mm · V.Deep
CV 2.0
29.50mm · V.Deep
DR SOLO
25.55mm · Medium
Jay Friedman Signature
26.26mm · Deep
11C
24.80mm · Shallow
4G
26.00mm · V.Deep
5G
25.55mm · Deep
Mr. Bass
27.15mm · V.Deep
5G/JF
25.55mm · Deep
5GS
25.55mm · Shallow
Clarke 6.5AL
25.35mm · Medium
CV
29.50mm · V.Deep
DR TORO
25.55mm · Shallow
Clarke 6.5AL-L
25.35mm · Medium
O.Bass
28.15mm · V.Deep
Kelly (17)
BEAST-LS-SS
28.70mm · — · Bass
JAZZ-LS-SS
25.65mm · — · Jazz
12C
24.13mm · Shallow · Lead
5G-LS
25.40mm · — · Orchestral
6-1/2AL-LS-SS
25.15mm · V.Deep · General
BASS-BONE-LS-SS
27.69mm · — · Bass
SKY-SS
24.64mm · Shallow · Lead
SYMPHONY-LS-SS
25.65mm · — · Orchestral
51D-LS-SS
25.40mm · — · Professional
6-1/2AL-SS
25.15mm · V.Deep · General
BASS-BONE
27.69mm · — · Bass
51D
25.40mm · — · Professional
51D-LS
25.40mm · — · Professional
51D-SS
25.40mm · — · Professional
5G
25.40mm · — · Orchestral
6-1/2AL
25.15mm · V.Deep · General
BASS-BONE-LS
27.69mm · — · Bass
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trombone mouthpieces — Bob Reeves or Kelly?
Neither brand is universally better. Bob Reeves has 19 models and Kelly has 17. The best choice depends on your playing style, preferred cup depth, and tonal goals. Compare specific models head-to-head to find the right fit.
How do Bob Reeves and Kelly trombone mouthpieces compare in size?
Bob Reeves averages 26.23mm cup diameter with N/Amm throat. Kelly averages 25.86mm cup diameter with N/Amm throat.