Detail 01
Size 66 (Helleburg-style)
Deep cup, broad rim. Favors a dark, wide low register over easy upper-register response.
Product detailSKU #1274115035198
YamahaStandard Tuba Mouthpiece 66
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Yamaha tuba mouthpiece, size 66. A deep Helleburg-style cup for players wanting a broad, dark low register on a large tuba.
Strong match
Who this is for
- BBb or CC tuba players chasing a dark orchestral sound
- Players whose current mouthpiece feels bright or thin down low
- Anyone replacing a lost or worn Helleburg-style piece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- F tuba players — the 67B4 is the size aimed there
- Players who want a shallower cup for high-register security
- Euphonium or trombone players — this is tuba 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
66B compared to 66
The B version is the same shape with a shallower cup, if the 66's depth costs you high notes.
Detail 03
66D4 in the same family
A different cup profile again. Worth knowing exists if the 66 doesn't sit right on your face.
Detail 04
Rim diameter
Larger rims support low-register volume but tire the embouchure faster on long sessions.
Detail 05
Sizes 64 and 65 in the line
Shallower, smaller-cup options. 64 has a smaller rim diameter than 65, which is the tighter step down.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your tuba's receiver takes this shank — tuba shanks are not universal
- 02Mouthpiece choice is personal; try before committing if you can
- 03A deeper cup usually takes more air — expect an adjustment period
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What Bach or Schilke size is the Yamaha 66 closest to?
It corresponds to the Schilke Helleburg. The 66B is the same profile with a shallower cup.
02Will this fit my tuba?
Check the receiver on your instrument. Tuba mouthpiece shanks vary, so confirm the shank matches before ordering.
03Should I get the 66 or the 66B?
The 66 has the deeper cup for a darker low register. The 66B is shallower, which helps if you struggle in the upper range.
04Is this right for an F tuba?
The 67B4 is the size in this line aimed at F tubas. The 66 suits larger BBb and CC horns.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
9 detailsOther
- 64
- Bach 25, with smaller rim diameter
- 65
- Bach 25
- 66
- Schilke Helleburg
- 67
- Bach 22
- 68b
- Schilke 69C4
- 66b
- Schilke Helleburg, with shallower cup
- 66d4
- Bach 24AW
- 67b4
- Miraphone C3, with shallower cup (for F tubas)
- 67c4
- Miraphone C3
