Detail 01
24AW rim size
Large diameter. More lip inside the cup, more low-register power, but endurance drops if you are new.
Product detailSKU #1274115059991
BachTuba/Sousaphone Mouthpiece 24AW
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Bach 24AW mouthpiece for tuba and sousaphone. A wide, deep cup for players who need volume and low-register support in a section.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching sousaphone players needing carrying low end outdoors
- Concert band tubists working the bottom of the range
- Players moving up from a stock student mouthpiece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need easy high-register work above the staff
- Small-handed beginners with limited air support
- Anyone whose horn takes a euphonium or bass trombone shank
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
W in the model name
Wide rim. Spreads pressure over more lip area, which helps on long marching or rehearsal sessions.
Detail 03
A cup depth
Deep cup. Darker, fuller sound with more bottom, at the cost of high-register ease and brightness.
Detail 04
Tuba/sousaphone shank
Fits standard tuba and sousaphone receivers. Will not fit euphonium, bass trombone, or smaller brass.
Detail 05
Silver-plated brass construction
Standard finish. Holds up to daily handling; plating can wear at the rim over years of use.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No case or pouch included — budget for a mouthpiece guard if you gig
- 02Check your receiver: tuba shanks vary between makers and models
- 03Expect an adjustment period if you are coming off a smaller rim
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my sousaphone?
It is made for standard tuba and sousaphone receivers. Check your horn's shank size first, since receivers vary between manufacturers and student versus professional models.
02Is the 24AW good for beginners?
It is workable but demanding. The wide, large rim rewards developed air support. Many students start on a smaller mouthpiece and move to this later.
03What is the difference between 24AW and 18?
The 24AW is the larger, deeper option, aimed at low-register power. Smaller Bach numbers run tighter and favor range and endurance over bottom-end volume.
04How do I clean it?
Warm water, mild soap, and a mouthpiece brush through the bore. Rinse and dry fully. Avoid harsh chemicals that can attack the plating.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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