Trombone Mouthpieces

Trombone MouthpiecesThe same digital technology used for trumpet mouthpieces is now available for trombone. You can now use the same rim for all your playing needs. Up to 3 different cup depths are available to help you tailor your sound to the setting. The heavier Curry Blank permits a slightly larger throat and backbore than standard. The extra mass allows for a denser, richer tone and greater projection, while retaining control.

S cups are slightly shallower than Bach C cups and produce a sparkling, compact sound. Good for commercial and big band lead work.

C cups are based on an old New York design. Excellent for all-around work.

M cups are slightly deeper and more conical than the C cups. You can attain a deeper, richer tone when it's required.

G cups are the “standard” for symphonic tenor. More cup-shaped than conical, you can achieve a variety of tone colors with this cup.

D cups are designed for orchestral tenor and bass trombone where a dark, powerful tone is preferred. D cups also can be used with great success on the euphonium. Diameters are equivalent to industry standards.

Cup Diameters are measured .047" from the top of the rim to allow for average lip intrusion into the mouthpiece. Stock models are offered in small and large shanks for the player who routinely switches from tenor to large tenor or bass trombone. Euro "mid-size" shanks are special order.  Throats and backbores are adjusted accordingly.

Cup and Rim Diameters

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.972"
24.7mm
.983"
24.9mm
.994"
25.2mm
1.012"
25.7mm
1.017"
25.8mm
1.037"
26.3mm
1.067"
27.11mm
1.087"
27.6mm
1.108"
28.1mm
1.128"
28.6mm
12S
11S
7S
           
12C
11C
7C
6C
5C
       
12M
11M
7M
6M Sm
Shank
5M Sm
Shank
4M Sm
Shank
3M Sm
Shank
2M Sm
Shank
 1.5M Sm
Shank
 
6M Lg
Shank
5M Lg
Shank
4M Lg
Shank
3M Lg
Shank
2M Lg
Shank
 1.5M Lg
Shank 
 
        5G Sm
Shank
4G Sm
Shank
 3G Sm shank 2G Sm Shank 1.5G Sm Shank   1G Sm Shank
       
5G Lg
Shank
4G Lg
Shank
 3G Lg Shank 2G Lg Shank  1.5G Lg Shank  1G Lg Shank
       6D Sm
Shank
5D Sm
Shank
4D Sm
Shank
3D Sm
Shank
2D Sm
Shank
 1.5D Sm
Shank
 1G Sm Shank
       6D Lg
Shank
5D Lg
Shank
4D Lg
Shank
3D Lg
Shank
2D Lg
Shank
1.5D Lg
Shank
1D Lg
Shank

Throats and Backbores

 Mouthpiece TypeThroatBackbore
S cup mouthpieces .237" (6 mm) #375
C cup mouthpieces .233" (5.9 mm) #375
M Cup mouthpieces (small shank) .257" (7mm) #375S
M Cup mouthpieces (large shank) .276" (7mm) bore #440S
G & D cup mouthpieces (small shank) .257" (6.5 mm) #375S
G cup mouthpieces (large shank) .278" (7.06 mm) #440S
Bass trombone mouthpieces .288" (7.3mm) #440