Giardinelli vs Yamaha Trombone Mouthpieces
Giardinelli offers 16 trombone mouthpieces (made in United States), while Yamaha has 37 models (made in Japan). On average, Giardinelli cups measure 25.87mm versus 25.69mm for Yamaha. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Giardinelli
Models16
Avg cup25.87mm
Avg throat6.53mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Yamaha
Models37
Avg cup25.69mm
Avg throat6.75mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Giardinelli vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Giardinelli Sym. T vs Yamaha SL-48DL
- Giardinelli Sym. T vs Yamaha SL-YEO-S
- Giardinelli Sym. T vs Yamaha SL-48L
- Giardinelli Sym. T vs Yamaha SL-48L-GP
- Giardinelli 1GM vs Yamaha SL-48DL
- Giardinelli 1GM vs Yamaha SL-YEO-S
- Giardinelli 1GM vs Yamaha SL-48L
- Giardinelli 1GM vs Yamaha SL-48L-GP
- Giardinelli 2G vs Yamaha SL-48DL
- Giardinelli 2G vs Yamaha SL-YEO-S
- Giardinelli 2G vs Yamaha SL-48L
- Giardinelli 2G vs Yamaha SL-48L-GP
All models
Giardinelli (16)
Sym. T
25.80mm · Deep
1GM
27.00mm · Deep
2G
26.50mm · V.Deep
3D
26.30mm · Deep
4D
25.40mm · Deep
4M
25.40mm · Medium
1G
27.00mm · V.Deep
3G
26.00mm · V.Deep
5M
25.00mm · Medium
6M
24.50mm · Medium
Sym. B.
26.70mm · V.Deep
2GM
26.50mm · Deep
3GM
26.00mm · Deep
3M
26.30mm · Medium
5D
25.00mm · Deep
6D
24.50mm · 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 — Giardinelli or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Giardinelli has 16 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 Giardinelli and Yamaha trombone mouthpieces compare in size?
Giardinelli averages 25.87mm cup diameter with 6.53mm throat. Yamaha averages 25.69mm cup diameter with 6.75mm throat.