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 | PT-20 An excellent mouthpiece for Eb tubas, particularly when a full dark, orchestral sound is desired. Full sound over entire range. Cup: 31.8mm diam. Deep cup, strongly rounded at bottom Rim: Width 8.2mm. Inner and outer rim, well-rounded with contact point toward the perimeter Throat Bore: 7.8mm | Price GBP 79.00 |
| PT-24+ Mega-Tucci. Heavy Shell Model An excellent general purpose mouthpiece for F, Eb, CC and BBb tubas featuring a comfortable rim and a large throat bore for depth of tone and volume. The heavy shell design of the cup is adjusted for a solid sound with great projection and accurate response in all registers. Cup: 31mm diam. Medium deep, well rounded at bottom Rim: Width 10mm. Wide cushion rim. Well rounded inner and outer edge Throat Bore: 9mm | Price GBP 89.00 |
| PT-30 The sound is well-centred yet round and offers acceptable tonal modulation with large dynamic range. It has the darkness necessary for use in large ensembles while maintaining clarity for solo, quintet or high-range playing. It is a fine mouthpiece of moderate size suitable for any tuba. Cup: 32mm diam. Medium depth Rim: Width 8mm. Very round inner and outer edges Throat Bore: 8.3mm | Price GBP 79.00 |
| PT-32 Intended for all around playing. It combines full and powerful middle and low registers with easy high range accessibility. It can be used with all types of tubas. Cup: 32.5mm diam. Medium-large. Funnel-shaped Rim: Width 8mm. Rounded inner and outer edges Throat Bore: 8.3mm | Price GBP 79.00 |
| PT-38 Model PT-38 is developed from PT-36. The cup is slightly wider at the top third of its length; the rounded rim is very comfortable, even for long playing sessions. The mouthpiece has a similar sound to the PT-36 due to a slightly tighter back bore. This model is recommended for players with large lips who prefer a clear symphonic sound with great power and projection. Cup: 34mm diam. Deep funnel-shaped, moderately rounded at bottom Rim: Width 7.5mm. Rounded inner and outer edges Throat Bore: 8.3mm | Price GBP 79.00 |
| PT-42 Model PT-42 provides a strong fundamental with a clear and colourful sound. It has great strength and excellent projection. All the virtues of the funnel-cup philosophy incorporated into a large mouthpiece, highly recommended for large contrabass tubas. Cup: 33mm diam. Deep funnel-shaped cup, moderately rounded at bottom Rim: Width 7.5mm. Rounded inner and outer edges Throat Bore: 8.3mm | Price GBP 79.00 |
| PT-44 Model PT-44 provides a strong fundamental and colourful sound. It gives good projection to larger instruments. The fine response and flexibility makes this an excellent mouthpiece for the modern CC tuba player. Cup: 33mm diam. Medium-large depth, funnel-shaped Rim: Width 7.5mm. Rounded inner and outer edges Throat Bore: 8.4mm | Price GBP 87.00 |
| PT-48 Model PT-48 is a funnel-shaped mouthpiece which produces a full orchestral sound. It is recommended for players with strong embouchures and is designed especially for use with larger bore CC and BBb tubas. Cup: 33.5mm diam. Deep funnel-shaped cup, rounded at bottom Rim: Width 8mm. Rounded inner and outer edges Throat Bore: 8.5mm | Price GBP 87.00 |
| PT-48+ Heavy Wall Model PT-48+ is a funnel-shaped mouthpiece which produces a full orchestral sound. It is recommended for players with strong embouchures and is designed especially for use with larger bore CC and BBb tubas. Cup: 33.5mm diam. Deep funnel-shaped cup, rounded at bottom Rim: Width 8mm. Rounded inner and outer edges Throat Bore: 8.5mm | Price GBP 95.00 |
| PT-50 Model PT-50 is the largest funnel-shaped style in the current line. The sharp inner rim aids articulation and tonal clarity in this well-above average cup volume. This model provides huge dynamic range and fast response. It aids low register playing while still providing a good upper range. It is recommended for advanced players who prefer a truly large mouthpiece. Cup: 33mm diam. Deep funnel-shaped cup Rim: Width 7.5mm. Flatter rim with sharp inner edge Throat Bore: 8.3mm | Price GBP 87.00 |
| PT-50+ – Heavy Wall Model PT-50 is the largest funnel-shaped style in the current line. The sharp inner rim aids articulation and tonal clarity in this well-above average cup volume. This model provides huge dynamic range and fast response. It aids low register playing while still providing a good upper range. It is recommended for advanced players who prefer a truly large mouthpiece. Cup: 33mm diam. Deep funnel-shaped cup Rim: Width 7.5mm. Flatter rim with sharp inner edge Throat Bore: 8.3mm | Price GBP 95.00 |
| Perantucci Tuba Mouthpiece PT-61 Silver Plated Perantucci say the following about this mouthpiece. The PT-61 is an Eb and F Tuba Solo mouthpiece optimised for velocity, high range, endurance, tonal beauty and the demands of modern music. The sound is essentially dark yet with a clear core. Highly recommended for virtuoso playing. Cup: 31.5mm diam. Moderately deep Rim: Width 8mm. Well-rounded inner and outer edges Throat Bore: 7mm Standard Large Shank for most European Models (recommended for most instruments) | Price GBP 79.00 |
| Perantucci Tuba Mouthpiece PT-63 Silver Plated Perantucci say the following about this mouthpiece. Model PT-63 combines the rim of the PT-89 with the cup of the PT-80. The cup diameter is slightly smaller than other popular F-tuba mouthpieces such as the PT-20, PT-64, PT-65, PT-72 or PT-80. The mouthpiece responds accurately in all ranges while providing excellent intonation, particularly on modern large-bore instruments. The sound full, dark in colour with a strong centre and excellent projection. Cup: 32mm diam. Medium depth, well rounded at bottom Rim: Width 8mm. Well-rounded inner and outer edges Throat Bore: 8mm Standard Large Shank for most European Models (recommended for most instruments) | Price GBP 79.00 |
| Perantucci Tuba Mouthpiece PT-64-XS Silver Plated Perantucci say the following about this mouthpiece. Model PT-64 provides a lively and exciting sound with a clear core and excellent projection. It also allows great flexibility and a remarkable tone colour for the CC tuba. It is recommended especially for the F and Eb tubas, giving great power and a commanding nature for solo performances with large accompanying ensembles, or for use in executing the high-range orchestral literature. This is one of the most popular tuba mouthpieces today. Cup: 32mm diam. Moderately shallow cup, bowl-shaped Rim: Width 9mm. Very round cushion Throat Bore: 7.8mm S-Shank – Extra Small Shank for Instruments with small receivers | Price GBP 87.00 |
| Perantucci Tuba Mouthpiece PT-64-S Silver Plated Perantucci say the following about this mouthpiece. Model PT-64 provides a lively and exciting sound with a clear core and excellent projection. It also allows great flexibility and a remarkable tone colour for the CC tuba. It is recommended especially for the F and Eb tubas, giving great power and a commanding nature for solo performances with large accompanying ensembles, or for use in executing the high-range orchestral literature. This is one of the most popular tuba mouthpieces today. Cup: 32mm diam. Moderately shallow cup, bowl-shaped Rim: Width 9mm. Very round cushion Throat Bore: 7.8mm S-Shank – Small Shank for Instruments with small receivers | Price GBP 87.00 |
| Perantucci Tuba Mouthpiece PT-64 Silver Plated Perantucci say the following about this mouthpiece. Model PT-64 provides a lively and exciting sound with a clear core and excellent projection. It also allows great flexibility and a remarkable tone colour for the CC tuba. It is recommended especially for the F and Eb tubas, giving great power and a commanding nature for solo performances with large accompanying ensembles, or for use in executing the high-range orchestral literature. This is one of the most popular tuba mouthpieces today. Cup: 32mm diam. Moderately shallow cup, bowl-shaped Rim: Width 9mm. Very round cushion Throat Bore: 7.8mm Standard Large Shank for most European Models (recommended for most instruments) | Price GBP 87.00 |
| Perantucci Tuba Mouthpiece PT-65 Silver Plated Perantucci say the following about this mouthpiece. Model PT-65 Solo, Ensemble and Orchestral Mouthpiece. The PT-65 utilizes a cup which is similar to that of the PT-64. The rim is semi-cushioned with a rounded inner edge. Throat and shank bores are calibrated for a dark tonal quality, strong core and excellent low register response. Due to the weight of the rim and body mass of the shell relative to cup volume, this is essentially a heavy-shell mouthpiece. Also works well as an Eb tuba solo or brass chamber music mouthpiece. Cup Diameter: 32.00 mm, shallow, bowl-shaped Rim: 8.50 mm, semi-cushion with rounded inner edge Throat bore: 7.80 mm Resistance: Moderately strong Standard Large Shank for most European Models (recommended for most instruments) | Price GBP 87.00 |
| Perantucci Tuba Mouthpiece PT-66 Silver Plated Perantucci say the following about this mouthpiece. Model PT-66 is a traditional, German-style mouthpiece giving a clear and lively sound. It’s deeper cup provides more volume with a slightly mellower quality than model PT-64. It is highly recommended for the F and Eb tubas, but is also useful for the CC and BBb tubas where quick response and a clear, vibrant sound is desired. Cup: 32.5mm diam. Medium depth, bowl-shaped Rim: Width 8mm. Rounded inner and outer edges Throat Bore: 8mm Standard Large Shank for most European Models (recommended for most instruments) | Price GBP 79.00 |
| Perantucci Tuba Mouthpiece PT-72 Silver Plated Perantucci say the following about this mouthpiece. Model PT-72 is a large mouthpiece for the F or Eb tuba. The sound has considerable weight combined with the richness and clarity associated with the German concept. It is also recommended for intermediate level students of the BBb and CC tubas. Cup: 32.5mm diam. Deep, very-rounded at bottom Rim: Width 8mm. Fairly sharp inner edge, moderately round rim Throat Bore: 8.1mm Standard Large Shank for most European Models (recommended for most instruments) | Price GBP 87.00 |
| Perantucci Tuba Mouthpiece PT-84-S Silver Plated Perantucci say the following about this mouthpiece. Model PT-84 provides a powerful, projecting sound. It is very flexible, has a good upper range, and gives a very quick response for a mouthpiece of this size, particularly in the low range. This is a very popular mouthpiece, highly recommended for the Eb tuba. Cup: 33mm diam. Medium deep Rim: Width 7.5mm Fairly sharp inner edge. Moderately round rim Throat Bore: 8.4mm Small Shank for instruments that have the smaller receiver | Price GBP 87.00 |
| Perantucci Tuba Mouthpiece PT-86 Silver Plated Perantucci say the following about this mouthpiece. Model PT-86 offers a very wide cup for players with particularly large lips. It favours middle and low registers, particularly where high volume is desired. The tonal character is round and weighty. Cup Diameter : 33.7 mm diameter. Very wide diameter with moderate depth. Rim : Width 7.5 mm. Slightly rounded inner edges. Bore : 8.3 mm. Large Shank standard European for most modern instruments | Price GBP 79.00 |
| Perantucci Tuba Mouthpiece PT-88 Silver Plated Perantucci say the following about this mouthpiece. Model PT-88 was primarily intended as a special applications mouthpiece for low register playing. However, it has found considerable acceptance for use on medium-large bore CC tubas. It serves very well on any BBb tuba, providing a very full, strong tone. It is recommended for advanced players. Cup: 33.5mm diam. Very wide, deep cup. Bowl-shaped and very round at the bottom Rim: Width 7mm Rounded inner edge, very rounded outer edge Throat Bore: 8.2mm Large Shank standard European for most modern instruments | Price GBP 87.00 |
| Perantucci Tuba Mouthpiece PT-88+ Heavy Wall Model Silver Plated Perantucci say the following about this mouthpiece. The ultimate mouthpieces for musicians who desire and thrive on maximum dynamic range, immense tonal breadth and a powerful and commanding low register. The PT-88 is ideal for those who perform in large symphonic ensembles. Resistance is adjusted for good control and efficiency. This mouthpiece makes full-range capabilities possible for a vast number of musicians. The recommendation for strong and powerful players Cup Diameter: 33.50 mm, wide, deep rounded Rim: 7.00 mm, flat, well-defined inner edge Throat bore: 8.10 mm Resistance: Open-blowing Standard Large Shank for most European Models (recommended for most instruments) | Price GBP 95.00 |
| Perantucci Tuba Mouthpiece PT-88 MAXX Super Heavy Wall Model Silver Plated Perantucci say the following about this mouthpiece. The ultimate mouthpieces for musicians who desire and thrive on maximum dynamic range, immense tonal breadth and a powerful and commanding low register. The PT-88 is ideal for those who perform in large symphonic ensembles. Resistance is adjusted for good control and efficiency. This mouthpiece makes full-range capabilities possible for a vast number of musicians. The recommendation for strong and powerful players Cup Diameter: 33.70 mm, wide, deep rounded Rim: 7.00 mm, Round inner and outer rim Throat bore: 8.5 mm Resistance: Open-blowing Weight 320 grams Standard Large Shank for most European Models (recommended for most instruments) | Price GBP 95.00 |
| Perantucci Tuba Mouthpiece PT-89-XS- Silver Plated Perantucci say the following about this mouthpiece. Model PT-89 works well on medium-large and large-bore tubas. High resistance offers a good combination of easy, secure response and round, resonant tone. Small and secure. Recommended for young players Extra Small Shank – mainly for older Besson Eb Tubas. Cup Diameter: 32.00 mm, bowl-shaped, shallow cup Rim: 8.50 mm, rounded inner and outer edges Throat bore: 8.35 mm Resistance: High Extra Small Shank for instruments with a particularly small receiver. | Price GBP 87.00 |
| Perantucci Tuba Mouthpiece PT-89-S Silver Plated Perantucci say the following about this mouthpiece. Model PT-89 works well on medium-large and large-bore tubas. High resistance offers a good combination of easy, secure response and round, resonant tone. Small and secure. Recommended for young players Cup Diameter: 32.00 mm, bowl-shaped, shallow cup Rim: 8.50 mm, rounded inner and outer edges Throat bore: 8.35 mm Resistance: High Small Shank for instruments with a small receiver. | Price GBP 87..00 |
| Perantucci Tuba Mouthpiece PT-89 Silver Plated Perantucci say the following about this mouthpiece. Model PT-89 works well on medium-large and large-bore tubas. High resistance offers a good combination of easy, secure response and round, resonant tone. Small and secure. Recommended for young players Cup Diameter: 32.00 mm, bowl-shaped, shallow cup Rim: 8.50 mm, rounded inner and outer edges Throat bore: 8.35 mm Resistance: High Large Shank standard European for most modern instruments | Price GBP 87.00 |
| Perantucci Tuba Mouthpiece 90 Silver Plated Perantucci say the following about this mouthpiece. Model PT-90 offer the combination of a moderately wide cup diameter and deep cup. It is good for those players who desire the benefits of such a cup yet without an aperture that is too wide. The sound is dark in character yet has a clear, well-defined core. Cup: 31.8mm diam. Deep, well rounded at bottom Rim: Width 7.5mm. Well-rounded inner and outer edges Throat Bore: 8.3mm Standard Large Shank for most European Models (recommended for most instruments) | Price GBP 79.00 |
 | Perantucci Tuba Mouthpieces are available in two Shank sizes PT-XX = Large Shank for modern instruments with large receivers 15.2 mm PT-XX-S = American Shank for instruments with smaller receivers 14.8 mm Occasionally PT-XX-XS is available for older models that have a very small received. |
Design features of mouthpieces for brass instruments
Rim
The interface between the musician and the instrument is the area with which one most closely identifies. Rim design determines which parts of the face vibrate, clarity of articulation and endurance. A sharp edge enables fast response but can negatively affect endurance. Rims can have symmetrical attributes, evenly rounded inward and outward but also those that are sharp on the inner edge and rounded on the outer. The highest part of the rim determines the contact line. Sharp inner edges result in an accurate response and clear articulation = “Ta”, beveled inner edges for a softer articulation = “Da”. Narrow rims also offer advantages in transition from low to high volume. A well- defined contact line and the inner edge of the cup is vital to the player, to assure definition in tone production and good endurance.
Cup Width
This dimension essentially determines the richness of the sound. Our mouthpieces are designed to be as wide as possible in order to provide space for lip musculature and to distribute vibrations over the largest possible area. Hereby one achieves more volume and easier response. Wide cups favor flexibility. Cups that are too wide tend to be unstable and lose control. Base pitch tuning tends downwards and response in the high register is made more difficult. These properties are determined less by cup width, more due to the resulting higher cup volume.
Cup Depth
Deep cups have properties similar to wide ones. Richness of the tone is enhanced while the low register tunes higher. Due a greater fundamental component in the overtone balance the high register is more secure. Such aspects can be influenced by a larger back bore. Such action is rather moderate aside from the fact that achieving good balance over a larger range is more difficult. Lengthening the throat enhances apparent resistance while affecting the intonation. Response in the middle or low register is faster and easier yet the tone can tend to be bright.
Cup Design
Cups can be divided into funnel, rounded and pear shapes. Funnel shapes are very suitable for piston valve instruments; well rounded cups work better for large-bore rotary valve tubas. Funnel cups tend toward a rather dark tone and soft articulation. The sound becomes more robust as the volume increases. Well rounded cups respond precisely and provide a strong centre even at medium volume. Tone quality tends brighter with increasing volume. Well rounded cups sound softer and require more effort in the high range. Pear shaped cups with various combinations of the above mentioned properties are the basis of the great success of our products. Decades of experience provide significant benefits to brass wind musicians.
Shell Design
The walls of a mouthpiece reflect sound energy. A thin wall responds quickly but is uneconomical in terms of sound energy. Less sound is reflected into the instrument. Response in pianissimo is good, but with increasing volume the sound immediately becomes bright. The sound tends to break up. Extreme wall thicknesses involves disadvantages: the mouthpieces become physically too heavy, response becomes rigid and the sound monotonous. The wall thickness of the Perantucci mouthpieces are optimized for tonal beauty, presence, uniform response and strong projection in all registers.
Throat Bore
Is the most important regulator of acoustical resistance. Furthermore, this determines the limit of volume and a pleasing tone. Smaller throats give good intonation control, larger ones enable wider dynamic range. The length of the throat affects the stability of the intonation and the sound. A short throat allows for more tonal colour and flexibility with less intonation control. The back bore plays a less important role in tuba mouthpieces than with Trumpets, for example. The relative length of the mouthpiece to the instrument is much smaller. However, even a small change in curvature of the back bore plays a significant role in the overall design of a mouthpiece.
