Giardinelli vs Yamaha Trumpet Mouthpieces
Giardinelli offers 41 trumpet mouthpieces (made in United States), while Yamaha has 44 models (made in Japan). On average, Giardinelli cups measure 16.52mm versus 16.70mm for Yamaha. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Giardinelli
Models41
Avg cup16.52mm
Avg throat—
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Yamaha
Models44
Avg cup16.70mm
Avg throat3.68mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Giardinelli vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Giardinelli 6S vs Yamaha TR-14B4
- Giardinelli 6S vs Yamaha TR-14B4-GP
- Giardinelli 6S vs Yamaha TR-SHEW-JAZZ
- Giardinelli 6S vs Yamaha TR-14C4
- Giardinelli 10S vs Yamaha TR-14B4
- Giardinelli 10S vs Yamaha TR-14B4-GP
- Giardinelli 10S vs Yamaha TR-SHEW-JAZZ
- Giardinelli 10S vs Yamaha TR-14C4
- Giardinelli 6M vs Yamaha TR-14B4
- Giardinelli 6M vs Yamaha TR-14B4-GP
- Giardinelli 6M vs Yamaha TR-SHEW-JAZZ
- Giardinelli 6M vs Yamaha TR-14C4
All models
Giardinelli (41)
6S
16.70mm · Shallow
10S
16.00mm · Shallow
6M
16.70mm · Medium
10M
16.00mm · Medium
1B
17.50mm · V.Deep
10VS
16.00mm · Shallow
3VM
17.00mm · Medium
6B
16.70mm · V.Deep
6VM
16.70mm · Medium
7B
16.50mm · V.Deep
7V
16.50mm · V.Deep
10C
16.00mm · Deep
10V
16.00mm · V.Deep
3VS
17.00mm · Shallow
6C
16.70mm · Deep
6V
16.70mm · V.Deep
7M
16.50mm · Medium
7S
16.50mm · Shallow
7VS
16.50mm · Shallow
10B
16.00mm · 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-SHEW-LEAD
16.54mm · V.Shallow
TR-11B4
16.46mm · Shallow
TR-14A4a
16.68mm · V.Shallow
TR-16C4-GP
17.00mm · Medium
TR-15B4
16.96mm · Shallow
TR-13C4
16.50mm · Medium
TR-16E4
17.14mm · V.Deep
TR-VIZZUTTI
16.67mm · V.Shallow
TR-14D4
16.80mm · Deep
TR-14E4
16.84mm · V.Deep
TR-7A4
16.24mm · V.Shallow
TR-MG
17.30mm · Shallow
TR-13B4
16.63mm · Shallow
TR-14C4-GP
16.88mm · Medium
TR-VIZZUTTI-GP
16.67mm · V.Shallow
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trumpet mouthpieces — Giardinelli or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Giardinelli has 41 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 Giardinelli and Yamaha trumpet mouthpieces compare in size?
Giardinelli averages 16.52mm cup diameter with N/Amm throat. Yamaha averages 16.70mm cup diameter with 3.68mm throat.