The Difference Between Mediocrity & Mastery
A brass instrument mouthpiece is much more than an add-on or accessory. It is a vital part of your instrument. As interface between artist and instrument, it can mean the difference between mediocrity and mastery.
Standard Series
Produced using the most advanced computer design and manufacturing technology, our Standard Series mouthpieces feature unmatched precision, smooth attack, secure control, and easy playability. They have the ideal weight for all-around usage and are available in over 100 configurations.There’s a Yamaha mouthpiece to suit every player.
GP Series
GP Series has been created especially for professionals who require superior quality from their mouthpiece. The GP Series features an innovative shape and extra-heavy gold-plate finish for players who prefer a focused, concentrated tonal core.
Signature Series
Though it’s a fact little known outside professional circles, Yamaha has been producing special custom-made mouthpieces for hundreds of the world’s top players at our R&D Ateliers for many many years. These artists were not satisfied with any commercial models available. They came to us because they had confidence that if anyone had the skill needed to create their own ‘dream’ mouthpiece, it was Yamaha. The players knew from the experience gained in their long careers exactly the kind of sound and response they wanted, and our technicians knew from their long experience in crafting instruments how to deliver it.More and more colleagues and students of these top players began to ask us for copies of the mouthpieces, so we decided to offer a select lineup of them in a new Signature Series. Now others can share in the results of this great cooperative effort between artist and artisan.
Standard / GP Series
Model Number System
Lineup
Standard Series
| Model No. | Rim Inner Diameter (mm) | Throat (mm) |
Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| FH-11F4 | 16.46 | 3.80 | Medium inner rim diameter and unique “U” cup for extra endurance. Excellent attack. Easy for beginners. |
| FH-13F4 | 16.66 | 4.30 | A slightly smaller version of the 14F4. Particularly easy in the middle and high registers. Outstanding flexibility. |
| FH-14F4 | 16.76 | 4.30 | Relatively large inner rim diameter ideally matched to an original “V” cup. A good choice for demanding professional studio applications. |
| FH-16F4 | 17.00 | 4.30 | Same rim configuration as the 16C4 trumpet model, thus interchangeable. Ideal for orchestra players who prefer a large inner rim diameter. |
| FH-17F4 | 17.22 | 4.50 | Same rim and bore configuration as the 17C4 trumpet model, thus interchangeable. Ideal for orchestra players who prefer a large bore. |
GP Series
| Model No. | Rim Inner Diameter (mm) | Throat (mm) |
Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| FH-14F4-GP | 16.76 | 4.30 | Relatively large inner rim diameter ideally matched to an original "V" cup. A good choice for demanding professional studio applications. |
Signature Series
PIERRE DUTOT Model: FH-DUTOT
The standout features of this mouthpiece is its smooth, full sound and excellent playability.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 17.20㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-flat
- Rim Thickness: Standard
- Cup Depth: Deep
- Throat: 3.99㎜
- Backbore: Narrow
ERIC MIYASHIRO Model: FH-EM
This mouthpiece features a relatively shallow cup for a flugelhorn mouthpiece and gives outstanding control of tone and pitch.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 16.06㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-flat
- Rim Thickness: Thin
- Cup Depth: Standard
- Throat: 4.40㎜
- Backbore: Long taper
BOBBY SHEW Model: FH-SHEW
The Shew mouthpiece for flugelhorns gives a smooth, silky tone.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 16.54㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-round
- Rim Thickness: Semi-thick
- Cup Depth: Standard
- Throat: 4.40㎜
- Backbore: Long taper
* Specifications are subject to change without notice. The colors and finishes shown may vary from those on the actual products.
