Monette vs Yamaha Trombone Mouthpieces
Monette offers 4 trombone mouthpieces (made in United States), while Yamaha has 37 models (made in Japan). On average, Monette cups measure 25.05mm versus 25.69mm for Yamaha. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Monette
Models4
Avg cup25.05mm
Avg throat6.24mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Yamaha
Models37
Avg cup25.69mm
Avg throat6.75mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Monette vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Monette Unity TS6 vs Yamaha SL-48DL
- Monette Unity TS6 vs Yamaha SL-48S-GP
- Monette Unity TS6 vs Yamaha SL-YEO-S
- Monette Unity TS6 vs Yamaha SL-48L
- Monette TS6 S1 vs Yamaha SL-48DL
- Monette TS6 S1 vs Yamaha SL-48S-GP
- Monette TS6 S1 vs Yamaha SL-YEO-S
- Monette TS6 S1 vs Yamaha SL-48L
- Monette TS11 S1 vs Yamaha SL-48DL
- Monette TS11 S1 vs Yamaha SL-48S-GP
- Monette TS11 S1 vs Yamaha SL-YEO-S
- Monette TS11 S1 vs Yamaha SL-48L
All models
Monette (4)
Unity TS6
25.40mm · Medium
TS6 S1
25.40mm · Medium
TS11 S1
24.70mm · Shallow
Unity TS11
24.70mm · 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
SL-53L
25.91mm · Medium
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-LANDGREN-GP
25.11mm · Medium
SL-LANDGREN-S
25.11mm · Medium
BL-60L
28.25mm · Medium
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trombone mouthpieces — Monette or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Monette has 4 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 Monette and Yamaha trombone mouthpieces compare in size?
Monette averages 25.05mm cup diameter with 6.24mm throat. Yamaha averages 25.69mm cup diameter with 6.75mm throat.