Kelly vs Schilke Tuba Mouthpieces
Kelly offers 20 tuba mouthpieces (made in United States), while Schilke has 9 models (made in United States). On average, Kelly cups measure 32.42mm versus 32.44mm for Schilke. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Kelly
Models20
Avg cup32.42mm
Avg throat—
Common styleGeneral
CountryUnited States
vs
Schilke
Models9
Avg cup32.44mm
Avg throat8.11mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Kelly vs Schilke — head-to-head comparisons
All models
Kelly (20)
18
32.77mm · — · General
24AW-SS
31.24mm · V.Deep · General
25
30.99mm · Medium · General
KELLYBERG-SP
33.02mm · — · Orchestral
50-EU-SS
33.27mm · — · General
50-SS
33.27mm · — · General
JACOBS-SS
31.75mm · Medium · Orchestral
KELLYBERG-TS
33.02mm · — · Orchestral
POLKA-SS
33.27mm · — · General
24AW
31.24mm · V.Deep · General
50-KS-SS
33.27mm · — · General
KELLYBERG
33.02mm · — · Orchestral
KELLYBERG-EU-SS
33.02mm · — · Orchestral
KELLYBERG-KS-SS
33.02mm · — · Orchestral
KELLYBERG-SS
33.02mm · — · Orchestral
KM-50
33.27mm · — · Orchestral
X-SMALL
30.73mm · Shallow · Student
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 — Kelly or Schilke?
Neither brand is universally better. Kelly has 20 models and Schilke has 9. 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 Kelly and Schilke tuba mouthpieces compare in size?
Kelly averages 32.42mm cup diameter with N/Amm throat. Schilke averages 32.44mm cup diameter with 8.11mm throat.