Bob Reeves vs Yamaha Trumpet Mouthpieces
Bob Reeves offers 719 trumpet mouthpieces (made in United States), while Yamaha has 44 models (made in Japan). On average, Bob Reeves cups measure 16.74mm versus 16.70mm for Yamaha. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Bob Reeves
Models719
Avg cup16.74mm
Avg throat3.66mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Yamaha
Models44
Avg cup16.70mm
Avg throat3.68mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Bob Reeves vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Bob Reeves 42/SV/692s vs Yamaha TR-14B4
- Bob Reeves 42/SV/692s vs Yamaha TR-14B4-GP
- Bob Reeves 42/SV/692s vs Yamaha TR-SHEW-JAZZ
- Bob Reeves 42/SV/692s vs Yamaha TR-14C4
- Bob Reeves 40/SV/692sL vs Yamaha TR-14B4
- Bob Reeves 40/SV/692sL vs Yamaha TR-14B4-GP
- Bob Reeves 40/SV/692sL vs Yamaha TR-SHEW-JAZZ
- Bob Reeves 40/SV/692sL vs Yamaha TR-14C4
- Bob Reeves 42/ES/692sL vs Yamaha TR-14B4
- Bob Reeves 42/ES/692sL vs Yamaha TR-14B4-GP
- Bob Reeves 42/ES/692sL vs Yamaha TR-SHEW-JAZZ
- Bob Reeves 42/ES/692sL vs Yamaha TR-14C4
All models
Bob Reeves (719)
42/SV/692s
16.67mm · Shallow
40/SV/692sL
15.88mm · Shallow
42/ES/692sL
16.67mm · V.Shallow
Piccolo 40/SV/692sL
15.88mm · Shallow
42/ES/692
16.67mm · V.Shallow
Piccolo 43N/M/X
17.07mm · Medium
Piccolo 43.5/SV/692
17.26mm · Shallow
Piccolo 42/ES/X
16.67mm · V.Shallow
43/C/s
17.07mm · Deep
Classical 3C
16.30mm · Medium
Classical 6C
16.20mm · Medium
Piccolo 40/SV/X
15.88mm · Shallow
RP2
16.07mm · Shallow
40/M/s
15.88mm · Medium
40/SV/2
15.88mm · Shallow
42/B/69
16.67mm · V.Deep
EV5.5
· Shallow
EV7.5
· Shallow
Piccolo 41/B/692
16.27mm · V.Deep
Piccolo 42/B/692
16.67mm · V.Deep
Yamaha (44)
TR-14B4
16.85mm · Shallow
TR-14B4-GP
16.85mm · Shallow
TR-SHEW-JAZZ
16.85mm · Medium
TR-14C4
16.88mm · Medium
TR-16C4
17.00mm · Medium
TR-11B4
16.46mm · Shallow
TR-SHEW-LEAD
16.54mm · V.Shallow
TR-14A4a
16.68mm · V.Shallow
TR-16C4-GP
17.00mm · Medium
TR-13C4
16.50mm · Medium
TR-14D4
16.80mm · Deep
TR-15B4
16.96mm · Shallow
TR-16E4
17.14mm · V.Deep
TR-VIZZUTTI
16.67mm · V.Shallow
TR-14E4
16.84mm · V.Deep
TR-7A4
16.24mm · V.Shallow
TR-MG
17.30mm · Shallow
TR-11B4-GP
16.46mm · Shallow
TR-13B4
16.63mm · Shallow
TR-14C4-GP
16.88mm · Medium
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trumpet mouthpieces — Bob Reeves or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Bob Reeves has 719 models and Yamaha has 44. 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 trumpet mouthpieces compare in size?
Bob Reeves averages 16.74mm cup diameter with 3.66mm throat. Yamaha averages 16.70mm cup diameter with 3.68mm throat.