Monette vs Yamaha Tuba Mouthpieces
Monette offers 16 tuba mouthpieces (made in United States), while Yamaha has 15 models (made in Japan). Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Monette
Models16
Avg cup—
Avg throat—
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Yamaha
Models15
Avg cup31.99mm
Avg throat7.92mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Monette vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Monette Tuba 94F (Lightweight) vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
- Monette Tuba 94F (Lightweight) vs Yamaha BB-67C4
- Monette Tuba 94F (Lightweight) vs Yamaha BB-66D4
- Monette Tuba 94F (Lightweight) vs Yamaha BB-67
- Monette Tuba 98 (Lightweight) vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
- Monette Tuba 98 (Lightweight) vs Yamaha BB-67C4
- Monette Tuba 98 (Lightweight) vs Yamaha BB-66D4
- Monette Tuba 98 (Lightweight) vs Yamaha BB-67
- Monette Tuba 95 (Lightweight) vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
- Monette Tuba 95 (Lightweight) vs Yamaha BB-67C4
- Monette Tuba 95 (Lightweight) vs Yamaha BB-66D4
- Monette Tuba 95 (Lightweight) vs Yamaha BB-67
All models
Monette (16)
Tuba 94F (Lightweight)
· Medium
Tuba 98 (Lightweight)
· Medium
Tuba 95 (Lightweight)
· Medium
Tuba 7 (Lightweight)
· Medium
Tuba 99 (Standard weight)
· Medium
Tuba 94 (Standard weight)
· Medium
Tuba 97 (Lightweight)
· Medium
Tuba 97 (Standard weight)
· Medium
Tuba 94 (Lightweight)
· Medium
Tuba 94F (Standard weight)
· Medium
Tuba 98 (Standard weight)
· Medium
Tuba 99 (Lightweight)
· Medium
Tuba 7 (Standard weight)
· Medium
Tuba 7F (Standard weight)
· Medium
Tuba 95 (Standard weight)
· Medium
Tuba 7F (Lightweight)
· Medium
Yamaha (15)
BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
32.20mm · Shallow
BB-67C4
32.06mm · Medium
BB-66D4
31.49mm · Deep
BB-67
31.93mm · Medium
BB-BOBO-SOLO-S
32.20mm · Shallow
BB-BOBO-SYM-S
32.90mm · Shallow
BB-CAROLINO
32.44mm · Shallow
BB-64
30.45mm · Medium
BB-65
30.95mm · Medium
BB-67B4
32.06mm · Shallow
BB-BOBO-SYM-GP
32.90mm · Shallow
BB-SELF
32.86mm · Medium
BB-66
31.37mm · Medium
BB-68B
32.72mm · Shallow
BB-66B
31.37mm · Shallow
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better tuba mouthpieces — Monette or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Monette 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 Monette and Yamaha tuba mouthpieces compare in size?
Monette averages N/Amm cup diameter with N/Amm throat. Yamaha averages 31.99mm cup diameter with 7.92mm throat.