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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR-5A4 | 15.90 | 3.65 | Extremely small inner rim diameter. Flat and wide. Small cup volume. Ideal for lead trumpet. |
| TR-6A4a | 15.90 | 3.65 | Very shallow cup for easy high notes. Good for big-band type lead trumpet. |
| TR-7A4 | 16.24 | 3.65 | Relatively small inner rim diameter, but still flexible. Perfect for piccolo or lead trumpet. |
| TR-7B4 | 16.08 | 3.72 | Relatively large throat diameter with a sharp shoulder. Bright sound with easy high notes. |
| TR-8C4 | 16.19 | 3.65 | Good for all-around playing, including solos. Combines an extended high range with rich lows. |
| TR-9C4 | 16.28 | 3.65 | Somewhere between the 8C4 and 11C4, affording easy playability over a wide range. Well-defined rim bite for easy blowing and extended endurance. |
| TR-11A4 | 16.46 | 3.65 | Medium rim diameter with a shallow cup for easy high notes. Ideal for piccolo trumpet and jazz idioms. |
| TR-11A5 | 16.38 | 3.65 | Wide rim shallow cup with a slightly large back bore delivers a rich upper range with ease. Well-suited for piccolo trumpet. |
| TR-11B4 | 16.46 | 3.65 | A somewhat shallow cup and medium rim for extra endurance. Brilliant tone. Suitable for D, Eb, and piccolo trumpets. |
| TR-11 | 16.32 | 3.72 | Relatively large throat with a sharp shoulder. Easy to play over the entire range, with a fairly bright sound. Good for beginners. |
| TR-11C4 | 16.46 | 3.65 | Clean bite and well-balanced rim for all-around playing. Standard model for beginners and advanced players. |
| TR-13A4a | 16.20 | 3.65 | Relatively flat rim with a shallow cup for fast response. Ideal for piccolo and lead trumpet. |
| TR-13B4 | 16.63 | 3.65 | Superb clarity for large ensembles and orchestras. Well-matched to C trumpets. Powerful sound. |
| TR-13C4 | 16.50 | 3.65 | Medium rim diameter and cup volume for allaround playing. Good for ensembles and orchestras. Fairly dark sound. |
| TR-14A4a | 16.68 | 3.65 | Fast-response high range and powerful sound. Ideal for piccolo or lead trumpet. |
| TR-14B4 | 16.85 | 3.65 | Relatively large rim diameter and shallow cup. Outstanding overall balance for all musical genres. |
| TR-14C4 | 16.88 | 3.65 | Rim designed for outstanding facility and flexibility. Popular in ensembles and orchestras. Can produce high volume. |
| TR-14D4 | 16.80 | 3.65 | A fairly deep cup with a medium rim. Rich, somewhat dark tone. Well suited to orchestral playing. |
| TR-14E4 | 16.84 | 3.88 | The 14B4 rim with a unique cup for a soft tone. For rotary trumpets. Large backbore and throat. |
| TR-15B4 | 16.96 | 3.65 | Fairly large rim diameter with a shallower cup than the 15C4. Outstanding flexibility. Suits Bb, C, D, and Eb trumpets. |
| TR-15C4 | 16.98 | 3.65 | Clean rim bite with a standard U-shaped cup. Bright, powerful tone. For advanced players. |
| TR-15E4 | 16.92 | 3.88 | Rim designed for outstanding facility and flexibility. For rotary trumpets. Between the 14E4 and 16E4 in size. |
| TR-16C4 | 17.00 | 3.65 | Large rim and medium cup for easy playability over a wide range. High volume. Excellent for symphony orchestra players. |
| TR-16D | 17.14 | 3.65 | A deeper cup than the 16C4. Soft tone. Mellow-but-solid sound that is ideal for orchestras. |
| TR-16E4 | 17.14 | 3.88 | The 16C4 rim with a unique deep cup. Heavy tone. For rotary trumpets. Maximum inner rim diameter. |
| TR-17B4 | 17.30 | 3.65 | A good combination of large rim and relatively shallow cup. Powerful sound. A good choice for orchestra first-chair players. |
| TR-17C4 | 17.30 | 3.65 | Deeper cup than the 17B4. Powerful, dark sound. A popular choice with symphony orchestra players. |
| TR-17D4 | 17.30 | 3.65 | An even deeper cup than the 17C4 for an exceptionally dark, heavy tone. Good for symphony orchestra players who prefer a mellow sound. |
| TR-18C4 | 17.42 | 3.65 | High volume with an exceptionally large inner rim diameter and deep cup. For advanced orchestra players. |
GP Series
| Model No. | Rim Inner Diameter (mm) | Throat (mm) |
Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR-11B4-GP | 16.46 | 3.65 | A somewhat shallow cup and medium rim for extra endurance. Brilliant tone. Suitable for D, Eb, and piccolo trumpets. |
| TR-14A4a-GP | 16.68 | 3.65 | Fast-response high range and powerful sound. Ideal for piccolo or lead trumpet. |
| TR-14B4-GP | 16.85 | 3.65 | Relatively large rim diameter and shallow cup. Outstanding overall balance for all musical genres. |
| TR-14C4-GP | 16.88 | 3.65 | Rim designed for outstanding facility and flexibility. Popular in ensembles and orchestras. Can produce high volume. |
| TR-16C4-GP | 17.00 | 3.65 | Large rim and medium cup for easy playability over a wide range. High volume. Excellent for symphony orchestra players. |
| TR-17C4-GP | 17.30 | 3.65 | Powerful, dark sound. A popular choice with symphony orchestra players. |
Signature Series
Thomas Hooten Model: TR-HOOTEN
This model has been designed to deliver the power and depth required in orchestras and similar situations.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 17.36㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-flat
- Rim Thickness: standard
- Cup Depth: Semi-shallow
- Throat: 3.80㎜
- Backbore: Semi-wide
ERIC AUBIER Model: TR-AUBIER
Powerful, full sound. An allround model.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 17.03㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-flat
- Rim Thickness: Standard
- Cup Depth: Standard
- Throat: 3.80㎜
- Backbore: Standard
ALLEN VIZZUTTI Model: TR-VIZZUTTI
The shallow cup with smooth inner rim edge gives a clear focused sound and plays evenly in all registers.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 16.67㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-flat
- Rim Thickness: Semi-thick
- Cup Depth: Very shallow
- Throat: 3.56㎜
- Backbore: Very narrow
ALLEN VIZZUTTI Model: TR-VIZZUTTI-GP
The shallow cup with smooth inner rim edge gives a clear focused sound and plays evenly in all registers.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 16.67㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-flat
- Rim Thickness: Semi-thick
- Cup Depth: Very shallow
- Throat: 3.56㎜
- ackbore: Very narrow
MARK GOULD Model: TR-GOULD
This mouthpiece has been designed for a big orchestral sound with enough projection to fill a concert hall. The wide inner rim size and open throat allow a warm broad sound even at fortissimo.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 17.30㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-flat
- Rim Thickness: Standard
- Cup Depth: Semi-shallow
- Throat: 3.88㎜
- Backbore: Standard
ERIC MIYASHIRO Model: TR-EM1-MK2
The mouthpiece has also been redesigned for optimum matching with the YTR-8330EM. A slighter larger diameter and more weight provide a clearer high register that is easier to play as well as enhanced tone and improved playability throughout the instrument’s range.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 16.02㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-round
- Rim Thickness: Thin
- Cup Depth: Shallow
- Throat: 3.65㎜
- Backbore: Narrow
ERIC MIYASHIRO Model: TR-EM2-MK2
The mouthpiece has also been redesigned for optimum matching with the YTR-8330EM. A slighter larger diameter and more weight provide a clearer high register that is easier to play as well as enhanced tone and improved playability throughout the instrument’s range. The TR-EM2-MK2 is suitable for customers who feel TR-EM1-MK2's rim diameter too small.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 16.22㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-round
- Rim Thickness: Thin
- Cup Depth: Shallow
- Throat: 3.65㎜
- Backbore: Narrow
ERIC MIYASHIRO Model: TR-EM1
<Discontinued>Two cup sizes available. Fatigue-free rim bite makes it ideal for lead trumpeters.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 16.02㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-round
- Rim Thickness: Thin
- Cup Depth: Very shallow
- Throat: 3.65㎜
- Backbore: Very narrow
ERIC MIYASHIRO Model: TR-EM2
<Discontinued>Two cup sizes available. Fatigue-free rim bite makes it ideal for lead trumpeters.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 16.22㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-round
- Rim Thickness: Thin
- Cup Depth: Very shallow
- Throat: 3.65㎜
- Backbore: Very narrow
BOBBY SHEW Model: TR-SHEW-LEAD
The Lead model gives that extra sizzle and high note clarity for playing lead parts.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 16.54㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-round
- Rim Thickness: Semi-thick
- Cup Depth: Very shallow
- Throat: 3.56㎜
- Backbore: Narrow
BOBBY SHEW Model: TR-SHEW-JAZZ
The Jazz model has a fairly deep roomy cup for a warm, big sound, and a throat and backbore designed to give enough "jump and snap" for maneuvering through quick jazz passages with a rich full sound.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 16.85㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-round
- Rim Thickness: Semi-thick
- Cup Depth: Standard
- Throat: 3.65㎜
- Backbore: Standard
Neo Series
BB-Neo67D4
<For Eb tubas> A superb blend of tonal richness and warmth
A good match for Eb tubas, this model delivers outstanding tonal richness and warmth with a new cup shape that is based on the BB-66D4.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 31.8 mm
- Rim Contour: Semi-flat
- Cup Depth: Semi-deep
- Throat: 8.87 mm
- Backbore: Semi-wide
BB-Neo68D4
<For BBb tubas> Thick tone with ample volume
An excellent choice for BBb tubas, beautiful deep tone and plenty of volume emanate from a moderately large rim interior and throat.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 32.4 mm
- Rim Contour: Semi-flat
- Cup Depth: Semi-deep
- Throat: 8.87 mm
- Backbore: Semi-wide
Artist
Thomas Hooten
Principal Trumpet with the Los Angeles Philharmonic
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"The new Yamaha Thomas Hooten trumpet mouthpiece is something I use everyday in my job at the LA Philharmonic. It allows me to be as diverse as I need to be from Copland or Mahler to John Williams. Once again Yamaha has created a tool for trumpet players that is consistent and even throughout the range. I recommend this mouthpiece to anyone that is looking for a full bodied orchestral sound that not only has dept but also enough color to help project in any situation."
* Specifications are subject to change without notice. The colors and finishes shown may vary from those on the actual products.
