Bob Reeves vs Yamaha Trombone Mouthpieces
Bob Reeves offers 19 trombone mouthpieces (made in United States), while Yamaha has 37 models (made in Japan). On average, Bob Reeves cups measure 26.23mm versus 25.69mm for Yamaha. 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
Yamaha
Models37
Avg cup25.69mm
Avg throat6.75mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Bob Reeves vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Bob Reeves 5G Gladstone vs Yamaha SL-48DL
- Bob Reeves 5G Gladstone vs Yamaha SL-48S-GP
- Bob Reeves 5G Gladstone vs Yamaha SL-YEO-S
- Bob Reeves 5G Gladstone vs Yamaha SL-48L
- Bob Reeves DR ORCH vs Yamaha SL-48DL
- Bob Reeves DR ORCH vs Yamaha SL-48S-GP
- Bob Reeves DR ORCH vs Yamaha SL-YEO-S
- Bob Reeves DR ORCH vs Yamaha SL-48L
- Bob Reeves DR SOLO vs Yamaha SL-48DL
- Bob Reeves DR SOLO vs Yamaha SL-48S-GP
- Bob Reeves DR SOLO vs Yamaha SL-YEO-S
- Bob Reeves DR SOLO vs Yamaha SL-48L
All models
Bob Reeves (19)
5G Gladstone
25.55mm · Deep
DR ORCH
25.55mm · Medium
DR SOLO
25.55mm · Medium
4G-5G
26.00mm · Deep
4G/JF
26.00mm · Deep
CV 2.0
29.50mm · V.Deep
Jay Friedman Signature
26.26mm · Deep
5G
25.55mm · Deep
5G-4G
25.55mm · V.Deep
Clarke 6.5AL
25.35mm · Medium
Clarke 6.5AL-L
25.35mm · Medium
CV
29.50mm · V.Deep
DR TORO
25.55mm · Shallow
Mr. Bass
27.15mm · V.Deep
O.Bass
28.15mm · V.Deep
4G
26.00mm · V.Deep
5G/JF
25.55mm · Deep
5GS
25.55mm · Shallow
11C
24.80mm · Shallow
Yamaha (37)
SL-48DL
25.25mm · Deep
SL-48S-GP
25.25mm · Medium
SL-YEO-S
28.72mm · Deep
SL-48L
25.25mm · Medium
SL-48L-GP
25.25mm · Medium
SL-48DS
25.25mm · Deep
SL-51BL
25.23mm · Shallow
SL-46BS
24.58mm · Shallow
SL-46C2S
24.59mm · Medium
SL-51BS
25.23mm · Shallow
BL-58L
26.84mm · Medium
BL-60BL
27.83mm · Shallow
SL-45C2S-GP
24.26mm · Medium
SL-47L
24.98mm · Medium
SL-48AS
25.25mm · V.Shallow
SL-52L
25.65mm · Medium
SL-53L
25.91mm · Medium
SL-LANDGREN-GP
25.11mm · Medium
SL-LANDGREN-S
25.11mm · Medium
SL-45C2S
24.26mm · Medium
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trombone mouthpieces — Bob Reeves or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Bob Reeves has 19 models and Yamaha has 37. 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 Yamaha trombone mouthpieces compare in size?
Bob Reeves averages 26.23mm cup diameter with N/Amm throat. Yamaha averages 25.69mm cup diameter with 6.75mm throat.