Bach vs Monette Tuba Mouthpieces
Bach offers 14 tuba mouthpieces (made in United States), while Monette has 16 models (made in United States). Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Bach
Models14
Avg cup31.66mm
Avg throat8.67mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
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Monette
Models16
Avg cup—
Avg throat—
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Bach vs Monette — head-to-head comparisons
- Bach 18 vs Monette Tuba 94F (Lightweight)
- Bach 18 vs Monette Tuba 98 (Lightweight)
- Bach 18 vs Monette Tuba 99 (Standard weight)
- Bach 18 vs Monette Tuba 7 (Lightweight)
- Bach 24W vs Monette Tuba 94F (Lightweight)
- Bach 24W vs Monette Tuba 98 (Lightweight)
- Bach 24W vs Monette Tuba 99 (Standard weight)
- Bach 24W vs Monette Tuba 7 (Lightweight)
- Bach Mega Tone Tuba 22 vs Monette Tuba 94F (Lightweight)
- Bach Mega Tone Tuba 22 vs Monette Tuba 98 (Lightweight)
- Bach Mega Tone Tuba 22 vs Monette Tuba 99 (Standard weight)
- Bach Mega Tone Tuba 22 vs Monette Tuba 7 (Lightweight)
All models
Bach (14)
18
32.10mm · Medium
24W
31.25mm · Medium
Mega Tone Tuba 22
31.60mm · Medium
12
32.75mm · Medium
24AW
31.25mm · V.Deep
25
30.60mm · Medium
Mega Tone Tuba 24AW
31.25mm · V.Deep
22
31.60mm · Medium
30E
30.00mm · Shallow
32E
29.50mm · Shallow
7
33.25mm · Medium
Mega Tone Tuba 18
32.10mm · Medium
Mega Tone Tuba 7
33.25mm · Medium
Mega Tone Tuba 12
32.75mm · Medium
Monette (16)
Tuba 94F (Lightweight)
· Medium
Tuba 98 (Lightweight)
· Medium
Tuba 99 (Standard weight)
· Medium
Tuba 7 (Lightweight)
· Medium
Tuba 94 (Standard weight)
· Medium
Tuba 95 (Lightweight)
· Medium
Tuba 7F (Standard weight)
· Medium
Tuba 94 (Lightweight)
· Medium
Tuba 94F (Standard weight)
· Medium
Tuba 97 (Lightweight)
· Medium
Tuba 97 (Standard weight)
· Medium
Tuba 98 (Standard weight)
· Medium
Tuba 7 (Standard weight)
· Medium
Tuba 95 (Standard weight)
· Medium
Tuba 99 (Lightweight)
· Medium
Tuba 7F (Lightweight)
· Medium
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better tuba mouthpieces — Bach or Monette?
Neither brand is universally better. Bach has 14 models and Monette has 16. 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 Bach and Monette tuba mouthpieces compare in size?
Bach averages 31.66mm cup diameter with 8.67mm throat. Monette averages N/Amm cup diameter with N/Amm throat.