CHI Brass IR 1 Heavy Tuba Mouthpiece | Versatile Professional Mouthpiece

CHI Brass IR 1 Heavyweight Tuba Mouthpiece

Standard .530

$245.00

CHI Brass IR 1 Heavyweight Tuba Mouthpiece

$245.00

Designed for Versatility and Musical Control

The CHI Brass IR 1 heavyweight Tuba Mouthpiece is designed for performers seeking a balanced combination of warmth, clarity, and efficiency. Offering excellent response throughout the instrument's range, the IR 1 allows musicians to produce a broad, resonant sound while maintaining precise articulation and tonal focus.

Its versatile design makes it equally comfortable in orchestral, wind ensemble, chamber, and solo settings. Designed with EEb tuba in mind many have also liked it on CC and F tubas.

Performance Characteristics

The IR 1 promotes effortless airflow and a stable tonal center, helping performers achieve consistency in all registers while maintaining flexibility for a wide variety of musical styles.

Sound Characteristics

Rich, resonant tone
Responsive articulation
Strong tonal core
Excellent flexibility
Stable intonation
Broad dynamic range
Consistent response throughout the registers

Recommended For

Ideal Applications

Symphony Orchestra
Wind Ensemble
Chamber Music
Solo Performance
Studio Work
Brass Band
Brass Quintet

Ideal Instruments

EEb Tuba
CC Tuba
F Tuba

Specifications

Overall Length : 3.8″ 96.52mm
Max OD: 1.87″ 47.4498 mm
ID at 0.060″ into the cup: 1.287″ 32.7 mm
Throat: 0.317″ 8.0518 mm

Shank: Standard 0.530″, A 0.525″ or E 0.540”
A $25 cleaning, polishing and restocking fee applies on any returned mouthpiece
If Gold Plate desired please email us for current market pricing
Gold, Special Order or marked or damaged Mouthpieces are not returnable

Why Choose CHI Brass?

Every CHI Brass mouthpiece is manufactured to exacting standards in the U.S. with a focus on consistency, response, comfort, and tonal beauty. Developed in collaboration with leading performers and educators, CHI Brass mouthpieces are trusted by musicians around the world for their precision, reliability, and exceptional musical results.