The Difference Between Mediocrity & Mastery
A brass instrument mouthpiece is much more than an add-on or accessory. It is a vital part of your instrument. As interface between artist and instrument, it can mean the difference between mediocrity and mastery.
Serie Standard
Producidas utilizando el diseño por ordenador y la tecnología de fabricación más avanzados, nuestras boquillas de la serie Standard se caracterizan por su inigualable precisión, su ataque uniforme, su gran facilidad de control y la comodidad que ofrecen a la hora de tocar. Tienen el peso ideal y están disponibles en más de 100 configuraciones. Siempre hay una boquilla Yamaha perfecta para cada músico.
Serie GP
La serie GP ha sido creada especialmente para aquellos profesionales que necesitan boquillas de calidad superior. Esta serie se caracteriza por su forma innovadora y por su acabado con un baño en oro de gran grosor, ideal para los músicos que prefieren un centro tonal muy concentrado y definido.
Serie Signature
Aunque es un hecho poco conocido fuera de los círculos profesionales, Yamaha estuvo muchos años fabricando boquillas especialmente personalizadas para cientos de los principales músicos del mundo en nuestros talleres de Investigación y Desarrollo (R&D). Siempre eran artistas que no estaban satisfechos con ninguno de los modelos comerciales del mercado. Venían a nosotros porque tenían la confianza de que si había alguien con los conocimientos y la experiencia suficientes como para diseñar y fabricar la boquilla de sus sueños, ese ""alguien"" era Yamaha. Cada uno de estos músicos sabía exactamente, por la experiencia acumulada a lo largo de sus dilatadas carreras, el tipo de sonido y de respuesta que querían, y nuestros técnicos a su vez sabían, gracias a su experiencia y conocimientos en la fabricación de instrumentos, cómo conseguir lo que buscaban. Y cada vez había más colegas y alumnos de estos músicos de primera línea que nos pedían copias de estas boquillas, por lo que tomamos la decisión de seleccionar un buen número de ellas y ofrecerlas dentro de la serie Signature. Y gracias a esa decisión, otros pueden disfrutar de los resultados de la colaboración y el esfuerzo conjunto de artistas y artesanos.
Standard / GP Series
Model Number System
Lineup
Standard Series
Model No. | Rim Inner Diameter (mm) | Throat (mm) |
Characteristics |
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TR-5A4 | 15.90 | 3.65 | Extremely small inner rim diameter. Flat and wide. Small cup volume. Ideal for lead trumpet. |
TR-6A4a | 15.90 | 3.65 | Very shallow cup for easy high notes. Good for big-band type lead trumpet. |
TR-7A4 | 16.24 | 3.65 | Relatively small inner rim diameter, but still flexible. Perfect for piccolo or lead trumpet. |
TR-7B4 | 16.08 | 3.72 | Relatively large throat diameter with a sharp shoulder. Bright sound with easy high notes. |
TR-8C4 | 16.19 | 3.65 | Good for all-around playing, including solos. Combines an extended high range with rich lows. |
TR-9C4 | 16.28 | 3.65 | Somewhere between the 8C4 and 11C4, affording easy playability over a wide range. Well-defined rim bite for easy blowing and extended endurance. |
TR-11A4 | 16.46 | 3.65 | Medium rim diameter with a shallow cup for easy high notes. Ideal for piccolo trumpet and jazz idioms. |
TR-11A5 | 16.38 | 3.65 | Wide rim shallow cup with a slightly large back bore delivers a rich upper range with ease. Well-suited for piccolo trumpet. |
TR-11B4 | 16.46 | 3.65 | A somewhat shallow cup and medium rim for extra endurance. Brilliant tone. Suitable for D, Eb, and piccolo trumpets. |
TR-11 | 16.32 | 3.72 | Relatively large throat with a sharp shoulder. Easy to play over the entire range, with a fairly bright sound. Good for beginners. |
TR-11C4 | 16.46 | 3.65 | Clean bite and well-balanced rim for all-around playing. Standard model for beginners and advanced players. |
TR-13A4a | 16.20 | 3.65 | Relatively flat rim with a shallow cup for fast response. Ideal for piccolo and lead trumpet. |
TR-13B4 | 16.63 | 3.65 | Superb clarity for large ensembles and orchestras. Well-matched to C trumpets. Powerful sound. |
TR-13C4 | 16.50 | 3.65 | Medium rim diameter and cup volume for allaround playing. Good for ensembles and orchestras. Fairly dark sound. |
TR-14A4a | 16.68 | 3.65 | Fast-response high range and powerful sound. Ideal for piccolo or lead trumpet. |
TR-14B4 | 16.85 | 3.65 | Relatively large rim diameter and shallow cup. Outstanding overall balance for all musical genres. |
TR-14C4 | 16.88 | 3.65 | Rim designed for outstanding facility and flexibility. Popular in ensembles and orchestras. Can produce high volume. |
TR-14D4 | 16.80 | 3.65 | A fairly deep cup with a medium rim. Rich, somewhat dark tone. Well suited to orchestral playing. |
TR-14E4 | 16.84 | 3.88 | The 14B4 rim with a unique cup for a soft tone. For rotary trumpets. Large backbore and throat. |
TR-15B4 | 16.96 | 3.65 | Fairly large rim diameter with a shallower cup than the 15C4. Outstanding flexibility. Suits Bb, C, D, and Eb trumpets. |
TR-15C4 | 16.98 | 3.65 | Clean rim bite with a standard U-shaped cup. Bright, powerful tone. For advanced players. |
TR-15E4 | 16.92 | 3.88 | Rim designed for outstanding facility and flexibility. For rotary trumpets. Between the 14E4 and 16E4 in size. |
TR-16C4 | 17.00 | 3.65 | Large rim and medium cup for easy playability over a wide range. High volume. Excellent for symphony orchestra players. |
TR-16D | 17.14 | 3.65 | A deeper cup than the 16C4. Soft tone. Mellow-but-solid sound that is ideal for orchestras. |
TR-16E4 | 17.14 | 3.88 | The 16C4 rim with a unique deep cup. Heavy tone. For rotary trumpets. Maximum inner rim diameter. |
TR-17B4 | 17.30 | 3.65 | A good combination of large rim and relatively shallow cup. Powerful sound. A good choice for orchestra first-chair players. |
TR-17C4 | 17.30 | 3.65 | Deeper cup than the 17B4. Powerful, dark sound. A popular choice with symphony orchestra players. |
TR-17D4 | 17.30 | 3.65 | An even deeper cup than the 17C4 for an exceptionally dark, heavy tone. Good for symphony orchestra players who prefer a mellow sound. |
TR-18C4 | 17.42 | 3.65 | High volume with an exceptionally large inner rim diameter and deep cup. For advanced orchestra players. |
GP Series
Model No. | Rim Inner Diameter (mm) | Throat (mm) |
Characteristics |
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TR-11B4-GP | 16.46 | 3.65 | A somewhat shallow cup and medium rim for extra endurance. Brilliant tone. Suitable for D, Eb, and piccolo trumpets. |
TR-14A4a-GP | 16.68 | 3.65 | Fast-response high range and powerful sound. Ideal for piccolo or lead trumpet. |
TR-14B4-GP | 16.85 | 3.65 | Relatively large rim diameter and shallow cup. Outstanding overall balance for all musical genres. |
TR-14C4-GP | 16.88 | 3.65 | Rim designed for outstanding facility and flexibility. Popular in ensembles and orchestras. Can produce high volume. |
TR-16C4-GP | 17.00 | 3.65 | Large rim and medium cup for easy playability over a wide range. High volume. Excellent for symphony orchestra players. |
TR-17C4-GP | 17.30 | 3.65 | Powerful, dark sound. A popular choice with symphony orchestra players. |
Signature Series
Thomas Hooten Model: TR-HOOTEN
This model has been designed to deliver the power and depth required in orchestras and similar situations.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 17.36㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-flat
- Rim Thickness: standard
- Cup Depth: Semi-shallow
- Throat: 3.80㎜
- Backbore: Semi-wide
ERIC AUBIER Model: TR-AUBIER
Powerful, full sound. An allround model.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 17.03㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-flat
- Rim Thickness: Standard
- Cup Depth: Standard
- Throat: 3.80㎜
- Backbore: Standard
ALLEN VIZZUTTI Model: TR-VIZZUTTI
The shallow cup with smooth inner rim edge gives a clear focused sound and plays evenly in all registers.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 16.67㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-flat
- Rim Thickness: Semi-thick
- Cup Depth: Very shallow
- Throat: 3.56㎜
- Backbore: Very narrow
ALLEN VIZZUTTI Model: TR-VIZZUTTI-GP
The shallow cup with smooth inner rim edge gives a clear focused sound and plays evenly in all registers.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 16.67㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-flat
- Rim Thickness: Semi-thick
- Cup Depth: Very shallow
- Throat: 3.56㎜
- Abertura posterior (backbore): muy estrecho
MARK GOULD Model: TR-GOULD
This mouthpiece has been designed for a big orchestral sound with enough projection to fill a concert hall. The wide inner rim size and open throat allow a warm broad sound even at fortissimo.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 17.30㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-flat
- Rim Thickness: Standard
- Cup Depth: Semi-shallow
- Throat: 3.88㎜
- Backbore: Standard
ERIC MIYASHIRO Model: TR-EM1-MK2
The mouthpiece has also been redesigned for optimum matching with the YTR-8330EM. A slighter larger diameter and more weight provide a clearer high register that is easier to play as well as enhanced tone and improved playability throughout the instrument’s range.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 16.02㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-round
- Rim Thickness: Thin
- Cup Depth: Shallow
- Throat: 3.65㎜
- Backbore: Narrow
ERIC MIYASHIRO Model: TR-EM2-MK2
The mouthpiece has also been redesigned for optimum matching with the YTR-8330EM. A slighter larger diameter and more weight provide a clearer high register that is easier to play as well as enhanced tone and improved playability throughout the instrument’s range. The TR-EM2-MK2 is suitable for customers who feel TR-EM1-MK2's rim diameter too small.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 16.22㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-round
- Rim Thickness: Thin
- Cup Depth: Shallow
- Throat: 3.65㎜
- Backbore: Narrow
ERIC MIYASHIRO Model: TR-EM1
<Discontinued>Two cup sizes available. Fatigue-free rim bite makes it ideal for lead trumpeters.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 16.02㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-round
- Rim Thickness: Thin
- Cup Depth: Very shallow
- Throat: 3.65㎜
- Backbore: Very narrow
ERIC MIYASHIRO Model: TR-EM2
<Discontinued>Two cup sizes available. Fatigue-free rim bite makes it ideal for lead trumpeters.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 16.22㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-round
- Rim Thickness: Thin
- Cup Depth: Very shallow
- Throat: 3.65㎜
- Backbore: Very narrow
BOBBY SHEW Model: TR-SHEW-LEAD
The Lead model gives that extra sizzle and high note clarity for playing lead parts.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 16.54㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-round
- Rim Thickness: Semi-thick
- Cup Depth: Very shallow
- Throat: 3.56㎜
- Backbore: Narrow
BOBBY SHEW Model: TR-SHEW-JAZZ
The Jazz model has a fairly deep roomy cup for a warm, big sound, and a throat and backbore designed to give enough "jump and snap" for maneuvering through quick jazz passages with a rich full sound.
- Rim Inner Diameter: 16.85㎜
- Rim Contour: Semi-round
- Rim Thickness: Semi-thick
- Cup Depth: Standard
- Throat: 3.65㎜
- Backbore: Standard
Artista
Thomas Hooten
Principal Trumpet with the Los Angeles Philharmonic

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"The new Yamaha Thomas Hooten trumpet mouthpiece is something I use everyday in my job at the LA Philharmonic. It allows me to be as diverse as I need to be from Copland or Mahler to John Williams. Once again Yamaha has created a tool for trumpet players that is consistent and even throughout the range. I recommend this mouthpiece to anyone that is looking for a full bodied orchestral sound that not only has dept but also enough color to help project in any situation."
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