Yamaha Signature Series, Bobby Shew
| Model |
Inner Diam. (mm) |
Rim Contour/
Thickness |
Cup Depth |
Throat (mm) |
Backbore |
Playing Characteristics |
| Lead |
16.54 |
semi- round/
semi-thick |
very- shallow |
3.56 |
narrow |
Shallow cup with narrow backbore for bright penetrating sound. Especially favors the high range and gives enough sizzle for a strong lead sound. Silver-plated finish. |
| Jazz |
16.85 |
semi- round/
semi-thick |
medium |
3.65 |
Medium |
Medium cup and backbore for a big warm sound and very comfortable response. Works equally well for jazz or classical performance; an excellent all-around mouthpiece. Silver-plated finish. |
| Flugel |
16.54 |
semi- round/ semi-thick |
standard |
4.40 |
long taper |
Rim is same as LEAD mouthpiece but with deep flugel cup and specially designed long backbore for smooth dark sound and great playability. Created especially to match the YFH-6310Z flugelhorn, it will work well in any horn. Available in standard taper only. Read about flugelhorn tapers... |
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