Schilke 62 Tuba Mouthpiece

Balanced Performance with Exceptional Musical Versatility

The Schilke 62, formerly designated as the Model A, is a highly versatile Standard Series tuba mouthpiece designed to provide a balanced combination of warmth, clarity, response, and intonation. Built around a classic Helleberg-style funnel cup, the Schilke 62 delivers a rich, centered sound with remarkable consistency, making it an outstanding choice for performers seeking one mouthpiece capable of excelling in a wide variety of musical settings.

Its carefully proportioned design offers effortless response throughout the instrument's range while maintaining a focused tonal core and outstanding pitch stability. Whether performing in an orchestra, wind ensemble, brass quintet, or solo recital, the Schilke 62 provides the confidence and reliability that players appreciate in every performance.

Sound Characteristics

• Warm, centered tone

• Rich, resonant low register

• Clear articulation

• Strong tonal focus

• Excellent intonation

• Secure note slotting

• Broad dynamic range

• Consistent response throughout all registers

Recommended For

• Symphony Orchestra

• Wind Ensemble

• Brass Quintet

• Solo Performance

• University Performance

• Professional Performance

• Advancing Students

Ideal Instruments

• CC Tubas

• BBb Tubas

• EEb Tubas

• F Tubas

• Medium and Large Contrabass Tubas

Specifications

Inside Cup Diameter: 31.85 mm (1.254")
Cup: Moderately deep Helleberg-style funnel profile
Rim: Comfortable contour for balanced response and flexibility
Throat: 8.33 mm (21/64")
Shank: Standard large tuba shank
Resistance: Low – open, balanced response

A Dependable Choice for Every Performance

The Schilke 62 was engineered to provide exceptional musical balance without favoring any one style of performance. Its moderately deep funnel cup produces a rich, resonant sound while maintaining enough tonal focus to prevent the sound from becoming overly broad. The generous throat allows efficient airflow for effortless projection, while the mouthpiece's outstanding intonation and secure slotting inspire confidence in every register.

Equally comfortable on contrabass and bass tubas, the Schilke 62 has earned a reputation as one of Schilke's most dependable all-around designs. Whether serving as a player's primary mouthpiece or as a versatile option for multiple instruments, it delivers the consistency, flexibility, and musical control that performers at every level appreciate.