User Manual

14
Yamaha Mouthpieces
Standard Series
Brass
Model
No.
Rim
Cup
Depth
Throat
(mm)
Backbore Playing Characteristics
Inner
Diameter
(mm)
Contour Thickness
13B4 16.63 Semi-flat Standard
Semi-
shallow
3.65
Semi-
narrow
Superb clarity for large ensembles and orchestras.
Well-matched to C trumpets. Powerful sound.
13C4 16.50 Semi-flat Standard Standard 3.65
Semi-
narrow
Medium rim diameter and cup volume for all-
around playing. Good for ensembles and
orchestras. Fairly dark sound.
13D4 16.68 Semi-flat Standard Semi-deep 3.65
Semi-
narrow
Fairly deep cup with rich, mellow tone. A dark
sound that is ideal for orchestra players.
14A4a 16.68 Semi-flat Semi-thick Shallow 3.65 Narrow
Fast-response high range and powerful sound.
Ideal for piccolo or lead trumpet.
14B4 16.85 Semi-flat Standard
Semi-
shallow
3.65
Semi-
narrow
Relatively large rim diameter and shallow cup.
Outstanding overall balance for all musical genres.
14C4 16.88 Semi-flat Standard Standard 3.65
Semi-
narrow
Rim designed for outstanding facility and flexibility.
Popular in ensembles and orchestras. Can produce
high volume.
14D4 16.80 Semi-flat Standard Semi-deep 3.65
Semi-
narrow
A fairly deep cup with a medium rim. Rich,
somewhat dark tone. Well suited to orchestral
playing.
14E4 16.84 Semi-flat Semi-thick Deep 3.88 Wide
The 14B4 rim with a unique cup for a soft tone. For
rotary trumpets. Large backbore and throat.
15B4 16.96 Semi-flat Standard
Semi-
shallow
3.65
Semi-
narrow
Fairly large rim diameter with a shallower cup than
the 15C4. Outstanding flexibility. Suits B
b
, C, D, and
E
b
trumpets.
15C4 16.98 Semi-flat Standard Standard 3.65
Semi-
narrow
Clean rim bite with a standard U-shaped cup.
Bright, powerful tone. For advanced players.
15E4 16.92 Semi-flat Semi-thick Deep 3.88 Wide
Rim designed for outstanding facility and flexibility.
For rotary trumpets. Between the 14E4 and 16E4 in
size.
16C4 17.00 Semi-flat Standard Standard 3.65
Semi-
narrow
Large rim and medium cup for easy playability over
a wide range. High volume. Excellent for symphony
orchestra players.
16D 17.14 Standard Standard Semi-deep 3.65
Semi-
narrow
A deeper cup than the 16C4. Soft tone. Mellow-
but-solid sound that is ideal for orchestras.
16E4 17.14 Semi-flat Semi-thick Deep 3.88 Wide
The 16C4 rim with a unique deep cup. Heavy tone.
For rotary trumpets. Maximum inner rim diameter.
17B4 17.30 Semi-flat Standard
Semi-
shallow
3.65
Semi-
narrow
A good combination of large rim and relatively
shallow cup. Powerful sound. A good choice for
orchestra first-chair players.
17C4 17.30 Semi-flat Standard Standard 3.65
Semi-
narrow
Deeper cup than the 17B4. Powerful, dark sound.
A popular choice with symphony orchestra players.
17D4 17.30 Semi-flat Standard Semi-deep 3.65
Semi-
narrow
An even deeper cup than the 17C4 for an
exceptionally dark, heavy tone. Good for symphony
orchestra players who prefer a mellow sound.
18C4 17.42 Semi-flat Standard Standard 3.65
Semi-
narrow
High volume with an exceptionally large inner rim
diameter and deep cup. For advanced orchestra
players.
Trumpet Mouthpieces