Conn vs Yamaha Tuba Mouthpieces
Conn offers 8 tuba mouthpieces (made in United States), while Yamaha has 15 models (made in Japan). Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Conn
Models8
Avg cup—
Avg throat—
Common styleGeneral
CountryUnited States
vs
Yamaha
Models15
Avg cup31.99mm
Avg throat7.92mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Conn vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Conn Imp. Precision 1 vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
- Conn Imp. Precision 1 vs Yamaha BB-64
- Conn Imp. Precision 1 vs Yamaha BB-67C4
- Conn Imp. Precision 1 vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SYM-S
- Conn Imp. Precision 2 vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
- Conn Imp. Precision 2 vs Yamaha BB-64
- Conn Imp. Precision 2 vs Yamaha BB-67C4
- Conn Imp. Precision 2 vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SYM-S
- Conn Imp. Precision 3 vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
- Conn Imp. Precision 3 vs Yamaha BB-64
- Conn Imp. Precision 3 vs Yamaha BB-67C4
- Conn Imp. Precision 3 vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SYM-S
All models
Conn (8)
Imp. Precision 1
· — · Orchestral
Imp. Precision 2
· — · General
Imp. Precision 3
· — · General
Imp. Precision 4
· Deep · General
Precision 1
· — · Orchestral
Precision 2
· — · General
Precision 3
· — · General
Precision 4
· Deep · General
Yamaha (15)
BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
32.20mm · Shallow
BB-64
30.45mm · Medium
BB-67C4
32.06mm · Medium
BB-BOBO-SYM-S
32.90mm · Shallow
BB-CAROLINO
32.44mm · Shallow
BB-65
30.95mm · Medium
BB-67
31.93mm · Medium
BB-BOBO-SOLO-S
32.20mm · Shallow
BB-66D4
31.49mm · Deep
BB-BOBO-SYM-GP
32.90mm · Shallow
BB-SELF
32.86mm · Medium
BB-66
31.37mm · Medium
BB-66B
31.37mm · Shallow
BB-67B4
32.06mm · Shallow
BB-68B
32.72mm · Shallow
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better tuba mouthpieces — Conn or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Conn has 8 models and Yamaha has 15. 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 Conn and Yamaha tuba mouthpieces compare in size?
Conn averages N/Amm cup diameter with N/Amm throat. Yamaha averages 31.99mm cup diameter with 7.92mm throat.