Marcinkiewicz vs Yamaha Tuba Mouthpieces
Marcinkiewicz offers 25 tuba mouthpieces (made in United States), while Yamaha has 15 models (made in Japan). On average, Marcinkiewicz cups measure 33.30mm versus 31.99mm for Yamaha. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Marcinkiewicz
Models25
Avg cup33.30mm
Avg throat7.97mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Yamaha
Models15
Avg cup31.99mm
Avg throat7.92mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Marcinkiewicz vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Marcinkiewicz CH W1 vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
- Marcinkiewicz CH W1 vs Yamaha BB-67C4
- Marcinkiewicz CH W1 vs Yamaha BB-CAROLINO
- Marcinkiewicz CH W1 vs Yamaha BB-64
- Marcinkiewicz CH H2 vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
- Marcinkiewicz CH H2 vs Yamaha BB-67C4
- Marcinkiewicz CH H2 vs Yamaha BB-CAROLINO
- Marcinkiewicz CH H2 vs Yamaha BB-64
- Marcinkiewicz ETU1J. Self vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
- Marcinkiewicz ETU1J. Self vs Yamaha BB-67C4
- Marcinkiewicz ETU1J. Self vs Yamaha BB-CAROLINO
- Marcinkiewicz ETU1J. Self vs Yamaha BB-64
All models
Marcinkiewicz (25)
CH W1
33.66mm · Medium
CH H2
33.60mm · Shallow
ETU1J. Self
33.15mm · Medium
CH 18
32.77mm · Deep
CH ETU1
33.15mm · Medium
CH N1
33.66mm · Medium
CH N4
33.66mm · V.Deep
N2
33.66mm · Medium
18
32.77mm · Medium
25
31.24mm · Shallow
N4T. Johnson
33.66mm · Deep
24AW
32.54mm · V.Shallow
CH H1
33.66mm · V.Shallow
N3
33.66mm · Medium
ST 3
32.44mm · Deep
ST 4
32.44mm · V.Deep
W2
33.66mm · Medium
W3
33.66mm · Medium
W4
33.66mm · Deep
H1
33.66mm · V.Shallow
Yamaha (15)
BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
32.20mm · Shallow
BB-67C4
32.06mm · Medium
BB-CAROLINO
32.44mm · Shallow
BB-64
30.45mm · Medium
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-BOBO-SYM-S
32.90mm · Shallow
BB-SELF
32.86mm · Medium
BB-66
31.37mm · Medium
BB-67B4
32.06mm · Shallow
BB-66B
31.37mm · Shallow
BB-66D4
31.49mm · Deep
BB-68B
32.72mm · Shallow
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better tuba mouthpieces — Marcinkiewicz or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Marcinkiewicz has 25 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 Marcinkiewicz and Yamaha tuba mouthpieces compare in size?
Marcinkiewicz averages 33.30mm cup diameter with 7.97mm throat. Yamaha averages 31.99mm cup diameter with 7.92mm throat.