Giardinelli vs Yamaha Tuba Mouthpieces
Giardinelli offers 4 tuba mouthpieces (made in United States), while Yamaha has 15 models (made in Japan). On average, Giardinelli cups measure 31.98mm versus 31.99mm for Yamaha. 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
vs
Yamaha
Models15
Avg cup31.99mm
Avg throat7.92mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Giardinelli vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Giardinelli 18 vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
- Giardinelli 18 vs Yamaha BB-64
- Giardinelli 18 vs Yamaha BB-67C4
- Giardinelli 18 vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SYM-S
- Giardinelli Helleberg vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
- Giardinelli Helleberg vs Yamaha BB-64
- Giardinelli Helleberg vs Yamaha BB-67C4
- Giardinelli Helleberg vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SYM-S
- Giardinelli 25 vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
- Giardinelli 25 vs Yamaha BB-64
- Giardinelli 25 vs Yamaha BB-67C4
- Giardinelli 25 vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SYM-S
All models
Giardinelli (4)
18
31.00mm · Deep
Helleberg
33.30mm · V.Deep
25
32.60mm · Deep
Butterfield
31.00mm · V.Deep
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-BOBO-SYM-GP
32.90mm · Shallow
BB-SELF
32.86mm · Medium
BB-66
31.37mm · Medium
BB-66D4
31.49mm · Deep
BB-67B4
32.06mm · Shallow
BB-66B
31.37mm · Shallow
BB-68B
32.72mm · Shallow
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better tuba mouthpieces — Giardinelli or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Giardinelli has 4 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 Giardinelli and Yamaha tuba mouthpieces compare in size?
Giardinelli averages 31.98mm cup diameter with 8.35mm throat. Yamaha averages 31.99mm cup diameter with 7.92mm throat.