Schilke 66 Standard Series Tuba Mouthpiece - Silver Plated | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls

The Schilke 66 Standard Series Tuba Mouthpiece delivers exceptional rich tone quality with substantial volume through its innovative design based on the original Helleberg model with enhanced specifications. This professional-grade mouthpiece features a smaller inside cup diameter at 31.52mm while maintaining the wealth of volume that serious tuba players demand, making it an ideal choice for BBb, CC, Eb, and F tubas (including sousaphones) requiring standard large shank mouthpieces for demanding orchestral, wind ensemble, and solo performance applications.

Product Overview

The 66 mouthpiece represents Schilke's commitment to innovative tuba mouthpiece design, incorporating proven specifications from the legendary Helleberg model while offering refined characteristics through a smaller inside cup diameter configuration. The 31.52mm (1.241") diameter provides optimal balance between control and projection, while the 21/64" (0.3281") throat ensures excellent airflow and volume production for serious tuba players. This design continues the legacy established by former Chicago Symphony principal trumpet player Renold O. Schilke, whose innovative vision has influenced generations of professional brass performers, including the specialized demands of professional tuba performance.

The smaller inside cup diameter creates acoustic properties that enhance control and precision while maintaining the rich tone quality and substantial volume that define professional tuba performance. The standard large shank configuration ensures optimal fit and acoustic coupling with BBb, CC, Eb, and F tubas, making this mouthpiece particularly effective for musicians who require excellent projection with enhanced control characteristics. The Helleberg heritage provides time-tested design principles that have proven successful in professional performance contexts worldwide.

Schilke's precision manufacturing and systematic approach to mouthpiece design has made their Standard Series the choice of serious tuba players who demand excellence in both tonal production and mechanical reliability. The 66's proven specifications deliver rich tone quality with wealth of volume while providing the enhanced control that comes from the refined cup diameter, making it ideal for players seeking professional performance capabilities with improved precision.

Ideal For

• Professional tuba players seeking rich tone quality with substantial volume and enhanced control for demanding repertoire
• Musicians performing on BBb, CC, Eb, and F tubas requiring standard large shank mouthpiece compatibility with refined characteristics
• Sousaphone players needing professional-quality equipment with excellent projection for marching band and outdoor performance
• Orchestra and wind ensemble musicians requiring wealth of volume with precise control for complex musical passages
• Advanced students developing professional tuba technique who benefit from enhanced control characteristics

Key Features

Original Helleberg Design Heritage

Based on the legendary original Helleberg model with Schilke's innovative refinements, providing time-tested design principles proven successful in professional tuba performance.

Smaller Inside Cup Diameter

The refined 31.52mm inside cup diameter offers enhanced control and precision while maintaining the rich tone quality and substantial volume required for professional performance.

Rich Tone with Wealth of Volume

Engineered to produce exceptional rich tone quality with substantial volume production, delivering the powerful sound characteristics that define professional tuba performance.

Standard Large Shank Compatibility

Designed for universal compatibility with BBb, CC, Eb, and F tubas (including sousaphones) that require standard large shank mouthpieces for optimal acoustic coupling.

Professional Silver-Plated Construction

Durable silver-plated finish ensures smooth playing comfort, excellent longevity, and maintains consistent response characteristics through years of demanding professional use.

What's Included

• Schilke 66 Standard Series Tuba Mouthpiece - Silver Plated
• Manufacturer warranty information
• Ask us about our professional tuba mouthpiece consultation and Helleberg heritage consultation services

Technical Specifications

Experience This Professional Tuba Mouthpiece Today

Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to test the Schilke 66 Standard Series Tuba Mouthpiece and discover how the refined Helleberg design with smaller inside cup diameter can deliver rich tone quality with wealth of volume while providing enhanced control for your professional tuba performance. Our knowledgeable low brass specialists understand the heritage of Helleberg design and can help you determine if this refined mouthpiece configuration matches your instrument and musical requirements. Visit our showroom to explore our complete selection of professional Schilke tuba mouthpieces.