Giardinelli vs Kelly Tuba Mouthpieces

Giardinelli offers 4 tuba mouthpieces (made in United States), while Kelly has 20 models (made in United States). On average, Giardinelli cups measure 31.98mm versus 32.42mm for Kelly. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.

Giardinelli

Models4

Avg cup31.98mm

Avg throat8.35mm

Common style—

CountryUnited States

Kelly

Models20

Avg cup32.42mm

Avg throat—

Common styleGeneral

CountryUnited States

Giardinelli vs Kelly — head-to-head comparisons

All models

Giardinelli (4)

Kelly (20)

32.77mm · — · General

24AW-SS

31.24mm · V.Deep · General

30.99mm · Medium · General

50-SS

33.27mm · — · General

JACOBS-SS

31.75mm · Medium · Orchestral

KELLYBERG-SP

33.02mm · — · Orchestral

KM-50

33.27mm · — · Orchestral

50-EU-SS

33.27mm · — · General

KELLYBERG

33.02mm · — · Orchestral

KELLYBERG-TS

33.02mm · — · Orchestral

POLKA-SS

33.27mm · — · General

X-SMALL

30.73mm · Shallow · Student

24AW

31.24mm · V.Deep · General

50-KS-SS

33.27mm · — · General

KELLYBERG-EU-SS

33.02mm · — · Orchestral

KELLYBERG-KS-SS

33.02mm · — · Orchestral

KELLYBERG-SS

33.02mm · — · Orchestral

X-SMALL-SS

30.73mm · Shallow · Student

X-SMALL-TS

30.73mm · Shallow · Student

XXL-SS

33.78mm · — · Contrabass

Frequently asked questions

Which brand makes better tuba mouthpieces — Giardinelli or Kelly?

Neither brand is universally better. Giardinelli has 4 models and Kelly has 20. 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 Kelly tuba mouthpieces compare in size?

Giardinelli averages 31.98mm cup diameter with 8.35mm throat. Kelly averages 32.42mm cup diameter with N/Amm throat.

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