Yamaha Signature Series Jim Self Tuba Mouthpiece

Jim Self's signature Replica Series mouthpiece embodies his years of experience playing all types of music in demanding situations. Jim doesn't like changing rims, so he uses the same mouthpiece on all his tubas. It is a medium-large rim that is comfortable to play for the many hours a day required in his work. The cup and backbore are rather large for the best combination of a good centered attack and a warm, alive sound. Jim says, "I feel more accurate on the high notes than on any previous mouthpieces, and on the low ones too." Whether or not you have heard his name, you have heard the Jim Self sound. His beautiful tone and lyrical phrasing have inspired leading studio composers to write prominent tuba solos for him in their scores. He has worked in all the major Hollywood studios, performing on over 900 motion pictures and hundreds of TV shows. His solos in major films include Jurassic Park, Home Alone, Sleepless in Seattle, Star Trek VIII, and the X-Files.

Inner Diameter: 32.86 mm
Rim contour: Standard
Rim thickness: Semi-thick
Cup depth: Standard
Throat: 8.00 mm
Backbore: Standard
Finish: Silver

Made in Japan

and always

on all domestic orders