Denis Wick vs Yamaha Tuba Mouthpieces
Denis Wick offers 16 tuba mouthpieces (made in United Kingdom), while Yamaha has 15 models (made in Japan). On average, Denis Wick cups measure 31.47mm versus 31.99mm for Yamaha. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Denis Wick
Models16
Avg cup31.47mm
Avg throat8.37mm
Common style—
CountryUnited Kingdom
vs
Yamaha
Models15
Avg cup31.99mm
Avg throat7.92mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Denis Wick vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Denis Wick 2L vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
- Denis Wick 2L vs Yamaha BB-67C4
- Denis Wick 2L vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SYM-S
- Denis Wick 2L vs Yamaha BB-64
- Denis Wick 2.5CC vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
- Denis Wick 2.5CC vs Yamaha BB-67C4
- Denis Wick 2.5CC vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SYM-S
- Denis Wick 2.5CC vs Yamaha BB-64
- Denis Wick 2SL vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
- Denis Wick 2SL vs Yamaha BB-67C4
- Denis Wick 2SL vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SYM-S
- Denis Wick 2SL vs Yamaha BB-64
All models
Denis Wick (16)
2L
32.00mm · V.Deep
2.5CC
32.00mm · Deep
2SL
32.00mm · Shallow
1
32.50mm · V.Deep
3L
31.25mm · V.Deep
1L
32.50mm · V.Deep
2
32.00mm · V.Deep
3
31.25mm · V.Deep
2XL
32.00mm · V.Deep
3SL
31.25mm · Shallow
3XL
31.25mm · V.Deep
4
30.50mm · V.Deep
4L
30.50mm · V.Deep
5L
30.00mm · V.Deep
1XL
32.50mm · V.Deep
5
30.00mm · V.Deep
Yamaha (15)
BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
32.20mm · Shallow
BB-67C4
32.06mm · Medium
BB-BOBO-SYM-S
32.90mm · Shallow
BB-64
30.45mm · Medium
BB-67
31.93mm · Medium
BB-CAROLINO
32.44mm · Shallow
BB-SELF
32.86mm · Medium
BB-66
31.37mm · Medium
BB-66D4
31.49mm · Deep
BB-67B4
32.06mm · Shallow
BB-BOBO-SOLO-S
32.20mm · Shallow
BB-65
30.95mm · Medium
BB-68B
32.72mm · Shallow
BB-BOBO-SYM-GP
32.90mm · Shallow
BB-66B
31.37mm · Shallow
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better tuba mouthpieces — Denis Wick or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Denis Wick has 16 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 Denis Wick and Yamaha tuba mouthpieces compare in size?
Denis Wick averages 31.47mm cup diameter with 8.37mm throat. Yamaha averages 31.99mm cup diameter with 7.92mm throat.