Perantucci "American-Style"
Tuba Mouthpieces

PT-20

• CUP DIAMETER:  31.8 mm. - Deep - Strongly rounded at bottom
• RIM:  8.2 mm. - Inner and outer rim well rounded with contact point toward the perimeter
• THROAT BORE:  7.8 mm.
• An excellent mouthpiece for F-Tubas, particularly when a full, dark, orchestral sound is desired.  Very good low register response, full and resonant mid range.

PT-24

• CUP DIAMETER:  32 mm. - Moderately deep - Well rounded bottom
• RIM:  10 mm. - Wide cushion rim - Well rounded inner and outer edges
• THROAT BORE:  9 mm.
• An excellent general purpose mouthpiece for Eb, CC and BBb tubas featuring a comfortable rim and a large throat bore for depth of tone and volume.  The weight of the cup is adjusted for a solid sound with good projection.
   

PT-30

• CUP CHARACTERISTICS:  32 mm. diameter - Medium depth
• RIM CHARACTERISTICS:  Width 8 mm. Very Round inner and outer edges
• THROAT BORE:  8.3 mm.
• Model PT-30's cup diameter and Volume result in a mouthpiece of moderate dimensions. The sound is well-centered 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 to any tube.

PT-32

• CUP CHARACTERISTICS:  32.5 mm. diameter - Medium-large - Funnel-shaped
• RIM CHARACTERISTICS:  Width 8 mm. - Rounded inner and outer edges
• THROAT BORE:  8.3 mm.
• Model PT-32 is 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.

PT-34

• CUP CHARACTERISTICS:  32.5 mm. diameter - Medium depth - Well-rounded bottom
• RIM CHARACTERISTICS:  Width 7.5 mm. - Moderately wide rim with rounded inner edges
• THROAT BORE:  8.4 mm.
• Model PT-34 balances very quick response in the low range with clear sound and strong projection. Even moderately developed players will find it easy to handle.

PT-36

• CUP CHARACTERISTICS:  33 mm. diameter - Deep - Funnel-shaped.
• RIM CHARACTERISTICS:  Width 7.5 mm. - Medium sharp inner edge - Well-rounded outer edge
• THROAT BORE:  8.3 mm.
• Model PT-36 produces the depth and volume of sound required by today's symphony orchestras. The relatively narrow rim provides remarkable flexibility for a mouthpiece of this size. This is a very popular mouthpiece.

PT-38

• CUP CHARACTERISTICS:  34 mm. diameter - Deep - Funnel-shaped - Moderately round at bottom
• RIM CHARACTERISTICS:  Width 7.5 mm. - Rounded inner and outer edges
• THROAT BORE:  8.3 mm.
• Model PT-38 is a further development of the highly successful Model PT-36. The cup is slightly wider at the top third of it's length; the rounded rim is very comfortable, even for long playing sessions. The mouthpiece has a similar sound to the Model PT-36 due to a slightly tighter backbore. This model is recommended for players with large lips who prefer a clear symphonic sound with great power and projection.

PT-42

• CUP CHARACTERISTICS:  33 mm. diameter - Deep - funnel-shaped - moderately round at bottom
• RIM CHARACTERISTICS:  Width 7.5 mm. - Rounded inner and outer edges
• THROAT BORE:  8.3 mm.
• Model PT-42 provides a strong fundamental with a clear and colorful 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.

PT-44

• CUP CHARACTERISTICS:  33 mm. diameter - Medium-large depth - Funnel-shaped
• RIM CHARACTERISTICS:  Width 7.5 mm. - Rounded inner and sharp outer edges
• THROAT BORE:  8.4 mm.
• Model PT-44 provides a strong fundamental and colorful sound. It gives good projection to larger instruments. The fine response and flexibility makes this an excellent mouthpiece for the modern CC tuba player.

PT-48

• CUP CHARACTERISTICS:  33.5 mm. diameter - Deep - Funnel-shaped cup - Rounded at bottom
• RIM CHARACTERISTICS:  Width 8 mm. - Rounded inner and outer edges
• THROAT BORE:  8.5 mm.
• 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.

PT-49

• CUP CHARACTERISTICS:  33 mm. diameter - Deep - Funnel-shaped - Well rounded at bottom
• RIM CHARACTERISTICS:  Width 8 mm. - Rounded inner and outer edges
• THROAT BORE:  8.3 mm.
• Model PT-49 has a larger cup than the PT-48, yet is not quite as large as model PT-50. Low register response is superb, combined with a particularly full and powerful mid range. An exceptionally good large mouthpiece.

PT-50

• CUP CHARACTERISTICS:  33 mm. diameter - Deep - Funnel-shaped cup
• RIM CHARACTERISTICS:  Width 7.5 mm. - Flatter rim with sharp inner edge
• THROAT BORE:  8.3 mm.
• 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.

No Indication:  (15.2 mm)

Standard shank, for contemporary CC and BBb tubas with large receivers.

"S" on shank:  (14.8 mm)

One size smaller, for CC and BBb tubas with small receivers and most Eb and F tubas.

"XS" on shank:  (14.5 mm)

For Eb or F tubas with particularly small receivers.

"AM" on shank:  (14.2 mm)

For instruments with extremely small receivers.