Schilke Tuba Mouthpieces
Model Diameter Throat Description
Millim. Inches
62 31.85 1.254"
1-7/32"
21/64
.3281"
(Formerly Model "A") A superior standard mouthpiece with a good centered sound, easy response, both high and low, and good intonation. Also good for the Eb or F tuba.
66 31.52 1.241"
1-15/16"
21/64
.3281"
Designed from the original Helleberg in our collections. It has excellent rich tone quality of enormous volume, preferred by the professional artist.
67 32.41 1.276"
1-9/32"
21/64
.3281"
(Formerly Model "H") Similar to the foregoing Helleberg model, but a bit larger. The contours are the same as #66 - excellent rich tone, sonorous low register.
69C4 32.76 1.290"
1-19/64"
21/64
.3281"
This mouthpiece was developed for a prominent West Coast tuba player. It has a very comfortable rim with a cup that is not too deep. The results of this combination form a mouthpiece hat has an excellent characteristic sound, and facilitates all registers of the instrument.
S-H 31.84 1.253"
1-1/4"
M
.295"
This model is an adaptation of another original Helleberg with a rim contours slightly different from the one that was used for our #66. This mouthpiece has a sound that is both clear and dark.
Concert Series
SH-II 32.76 1.290 O
.316"
The "Helleberg SHII" is made along the same lines as the 66,67, and standard Helleberg. It has the same Helleberg-style cup shape with the same inside diameter as the 69C4 (32.76 mm), a slightly tighter throat and standard backbore.
SH-IIF 32.76 1.290 O
.316"
The "Helleberg SH-IIF" has the same rim as the Helleberg SH-II but with a shallower bowl-shaped cup to accommodate the smaller F tuba. The throat is smaller than the SH-II. The backbore is slightly larger, similar to a Schmitt shape that opens up quicker under the throat to reduce resistance.
SHII-CLE 33.27 1.310 O
.323"
**NEW** Developed working with Yasuhito Sugiyama, Principal Tuba of the Cleveland Orchestra, the SHII-CLE features a design which is a modification of the classic SHII. A larger inner diameter, slightly deeper cup, larger throat, and subtly lighter weight combine to offer a vibrant & colorful tone with quick response..
GEIB 32.76 1.290 5/16
.3125"
The Geib model has the same inside diameter as the Helleberg SH-II with a modified rim contour. The Geib cup is more bowl-shaped and slightly shallower than the SH-II. The entrance to the throat is tighter yet it shares the same throat size as the SH-II with a standard backbore.