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The 24 in the name
Bach tuba numbers rise as the cup gets smaller, so 24 sits mid-pack rather than at the large end.
Product detailSKU #1274115059483
BachTuba/Sousaphone Mouthpiece 24W
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Bach 24W mouthpiece for tuba and sousaphone. A wide-rim, mid-size cup for players who want comfort and endurance over maximum low-end size.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching sousaphone players getting through long shows
- Doublers from smaller brass who find big tuba rims tiring
- High school players who run out of chops before notes
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing maximum low-register depth and volume
- Anyone happy on a larger, lower-numbered cup already
- Horns whose receiver takes a different shank than this piece
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.
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The W
A wider, flatter rim. It spreads mouthpiece pressure across more lip, which usually stretches endurance.
Detail 03
Wide rim tradeoff
More rim contact can dull flexibility and slur speed compared with a narrower rim.
Detail 04
Tuba and sousaphone listing
Covers both, but receivers vary between horns. Compare the shank against the mouthpiece you play now.
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$109
Mid-price for a brass mouthpiece. Worth checking rim size against your current piece before committing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check that your receiver takes this shank; tuba receivers are not all alike
- 02No pouch, case or cleaning brush included
- 03Give a rim change two weeks; it feels wrong before it feels better
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a 24 bigger or smaller than a 22?
Smaller. Bach's tuba numbering runs the opposite way from intuition, so the 22 has the larger cup and the 24 is a step down.
02What does the W stand for?
Wide rim. More contact area on the lip, which generally helps endurance at some cost in flexibility.
03Will it fit a sousaphone?
It is made for tuba and sousaphone. Receivers still differ between horns, so compare the shank to the mouthpiece you currently use.
04Is this good for marching?
The wide rim helps over long marching sets. For concert work where you want the biggest low register, look at a larger, lower-numbered cup.
