Detail 01
32.76mm (1.290 inch) cup diameter
A large rim. More lip inside the cup means bigger low register, but it takes air and endurance to hold.
Product detailSKU #1275776904240
SchilkeStandard Series Tuba Mouthpiece 69C4 Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated tuba mouthpiece with a 1.290-inch cup that isn't especially deep. For players who want an even response across the whole range rather than a specialist extreme.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert band tuba players needing consistent tone top to bottom
- Doublers who also play Eb or F tuba
- Players fighting a mouthpiece that's too deep to control up high
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bass trombone or euphonium players — this is a tuba shank
- Players hunting the darkest possible orchestral sound from a deep cup
- Anyone who needs a smaller rim than 32.76mm
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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Cup that is not too deep
Trades some low-end darkness for easier high register and quicker response. Less work to center a note.
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M throat
Wider than the 21/64 throats on the 62, 66, 67 and SH. More air moves through, so the sound opens up at volume.
Detail 04
Very comfortable rim
Rounded enough to sit easily on the lip through long rehearsals rather than digging in at the edges.
Detail 05
Silver plating
Slightly firmer feel on the lip than gold and a brighter response. Wears through with heavy use over years.
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Works on Eb and F tuba too
The moderate cup depth keeps the smaller horns from going tubby, so one mouthpiece covers both.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no case, pouch or brush included
- 02Check your leadpipe receiver: tuba shanks vary between makers and models
- 03Some players react to silver plating; gold-plated versions exist if so
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does the 69C4 compare to the Helleberg models?
It's larger than both the 66 (31.52mm) and the SH (31.84mm), with a shallower cup and a wider M throat. The Hellebergs go darker; the 69C4 responds faster and covers the high register more easily.
02Will this fit my Eb tuba?
Schilke recommends it for Eb and F tuba as well as BBb and CC. Check that your receiver takes a standard American-size tuba shank before ordering.
03Is this good for a student?
The rim is large at 32.76mm. A younger player still building endurance may struggle to fill it; the smaller 66 is easier to manage.
04What does the C4 in the name mean?
It designates the cup and rim profile — a medium-depth C cup with the number 4 rim contour, which is wider and semi-flat rather than narrow and rounded.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
5 detailsOther
- 62
- 31.85mm, 1.254 inch cup diameter; 21/64 throat. A superior standard mouthpiece with a good centered sound and easy response in the high and low register with good intonation. Also recommended for Eb or F tuba.
- 66
- 31.52mm, 1.241 inch cup diameter; 21/64 throat. Designed from the original Helleberg, this mouthpiece offers a smaller inside cup diameter but still produces a rich tone quality with a wealth of volume.
- 67
- 32.41mm, 1.276 inch cup diameter; 21/64 throat. Similar to the SH model, but slightly larger. The contour is also similar to the model 66 but offers improved tonal response.
- Sh
- 31.84mm, 1.253 inch cup diameter; 21/64 throat. This Schilke Helleberg model offers a rim contour that is different from the model 66. This mouthpiece produces a sound that is clear and dark.
- 69c4
- 32.76mm, 1.290 inch cup diameter; M throat. With a very comfortable rim and cup that is not too deep, the 69C4 offers an excellent characteristic sound and facilitates all registers of the instrument.
