Curry vs Yamaha Trombone Mouthpieces
Curry offers 45 trombone mouthpieces (made in United States), while Yamaha has 37 models (made in Japan). On average, Curry cups measure 26.26mm versus 25.69mm for Yamaha. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Curry
Models45
Avg cup26.26mm
Avg throat6.79mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Yamaha
Models37
Avg cup25.69mm
Avg throat6.75mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Curry vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Curry 12C vs Yamaha SL-48DL
- Curry 12C vs Yamaha SL-YEO-S
- Curry 12C vs Yamaha SL-48L
- Curry 12C vs Yamaha SL-48L-GP
- Curry 4M Small Shank vs Yamaha SL-48DL
- Curry 4M Small Shank vs Yamaha SL-YEO-S
- Curry 4M Small Shank vs Yamaha SL-48L
- Curry 4M Small Shank vs Yamaha SL-48L-GP
- Curry 60X Large Shank vs Yamaha SL-48DL
- Curry 60X Large Shank vs Yamaha SL-YEO-S
- Curry 60X Large Shank vs Yamaha SL-48L
- Curry 60X Large Shank vs Yamaha SL-48L-GP
All models
Curry (45)
12C
24.23mm · Medium
4M Small Shank
25.73mm · Medium
60X Large Shank
28.85mm · V.Deep
1.5G Large Shank
28.02mm · Deep
11C
24.49mm · Medium
4M Large Shank
25.73mm · Medium
1.25G Small Shank
28.19mm · Deep
11S
24.49mm · Shallow
2D Small Shank
27.46mm · V.Deep
5G Small Shank
25.55mm · Deep
5M Large Shank
25.55mm · Medium
6D Large Shank
25.10mm · V.Deep
1.25G Large Shank
28.19mm · Deep
1.25M Large Shank
28.19mm · Medium
1.5D Large Shank
28.02mm · V.Deep
1.5G Small Shank
28.02mm · Deep
1.5M Large Shank
28.02mm · Medium
12M
24.23mm · Medium
1D Large Shank
28.45mm · V.Deep
1G Large Shank
28.45mm · Deep
Yamaha (37)
SL-48DL
25.25mm · Deep
SL-YEO-S
28.72mm · Deep
SL-48L
25.25mm · Medium
SL-48L-GP
25.25mm · Medium
SL-48S-GP
25.25mm · Medium
SL-51BL
25.23mm · Shallow
SL-46C2S
24.59mm · Medium
SL-48DS
25.25mm · Deep
SL-51BS
25.23mm · Shallow
BL-58L
26.84mm · Medium
BL-60BL
27.83mm · Shallow
SL-45C2S-GP
24.26mm · Medium
SL-52L
25.65mm · Medium
SL-53L
25.91mm · Medium
SL-LANDGREN-GP
25.11mm · Medium
SL-45C2S
24.26mm · Medium
SL-46BS
24.58mm · Shallow
SL-47L
24.98mm · Medium
SL-47S
24.98mm · Medium
SL-48AS
25.25mm · V.Shallow
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trombone mouthpieces — Curry or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Curry has 45 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 Curry and Yamaha trombone mouthpieces compare in size?
Curry averages 26.26mm cup diameter with 6.79mm throat. Yamaha averages 25.69mm cup diameter with 6.75mm throat.