Jon Sass Signature Tuba Mouthpiece

Giddings Mouthpieces

6012

Size Guide

Tuba

Tuba

Inner Rim Diameter

Throat

Cup Depth

Use

Bayamo

1.320

.332

Deep Funnel

Large ensemble, dark rich tone

Caver

1.320

.318

Medium Deep Cup

Large ensemble, clearer upper overtones

Taku

1.295

.325

Deep Funnel

Large ensemble, dark rich tone

Williwaw

1.280

.325

Deep Funnel tighter back bore than Taku

Large ensemble purer upper over tones

Diablo

1.295

.318

Medium Depth Funnel

A work horse that can do it all equally well similar to Helleberg 7 slightly larger inner rim

Matanuska

1.260

.318

Deep Funnel

Well rounded mouthpiece simmilar to Helleberg 7b slightly larger inner rim great for solos, and chamber ensemble

Bora

1.255

.318

Shallow Cup

Great for solos and quintet

Churada

1.255

.318

Very Shallow Cup

Great for extended high playing an solos

Alessandro Fossi Bass Tuba

1.268

.305

Medium Shallow Cup

Great for orchestral solo F tuba

Alessandro Fossi Contra Bass Tuba

1.290

.335

Medium Deep Funnel Cup

Awesome for orchestral CC tuba parts

Alan Baer MMVI and Original CC

1.295

.321

Medium Funnel

Great for orchestral playing and large ensembles

Alan Baer MMVI and Original F

1.295

.295

Shallow Cup

Great for orchestral and solo playing

Alan Baer Beltane F

1.295

.295

Shallow Cup wide mouth of throat

Great for quintet and chamber groups

Tephra

1.295

.295

Medium Cup Depth

Best for Chamber group and all a very versatile piece

Alan Baer MMX F

1.295

.295

Very shallow F Cup

Great for solo playing

John DiCesare CC

1.310

.321

Deep Funnel Cup

Great for orchestral work

Talladega

1.320

.332

Very Deep Funnel Cup

Great for projection and clarity

Roland Szentpali CC

1.320

.332

Very Deep Funnel Cup

Best in a large ensemble on bombastic low excerpts

Roland Szentpali F

1.295

.295

Medium Shallow Cup

Best in a large ensemble playing bombastic F tuba orchestral parts

Kronos

1.265

.316

Medium Deep Cup

Very Versatile Mouthpiece based on Helleberg 7B

Jon Sass

1.295

.318

Medium Deep Cup

Very Versatile mouthpiece great for all playing needs

Bostan Brass Sam Pilafian

1.295

.321

Medium Deep Cup

Great for Quintet, solos, and small ensembles

Jon Sass Signature Tuba Mouthpiece – Conquer Every Style with Unmatched Versatility

Rim Diameter: 1.295" | Throat: 0.314" | Cup Depth: Medium |

The ultimate all-terrain weapon for the modern tuba player — designed hand-in-hand with the legendary Jon Sass himself! This isn't just a mouthpiece; it's your ticket to fearless playing across every genre and gig imaginable. Jon, the genre-defying virtuoso who moves effortlessly from jazz grooves and rock energy to soaring classical lines and cutting-edge contemporary works, needed one mouthpiece that could handle it all — and now you can too. We took Jon's vision and engineered it with Giddings' signature stainless steel mastery: lightning-quick response, crystal-clear articulation, effortless large interval leaps, and a perfectly balanced rim & cup that lets every nuance, color, and dynamic bloom with ease. The result? Open, resonant tone that's clean and powerful, with incredible control from the softest whispers to stadium-shaking fortissimos — all while feeling comfortable and addictive through the longest sessions.

Why this mouthpiece will become your go-to versatility mouthpiece:

  • Limitless versatility — Jazz bands, rock outfits, recording studios, small chamber groups, massive orchestras, contemporary projects... you name the gig, this mouthpiece crushes it with the nuance and freedom Jon demands
  • Effortless response & control — Super-fast articulation, secure slotting, easy highs and lows, and wide-open overtones for expressive colors and killer dynamics in any register
  • Comfort & playability — Balanced rim for all-day comfort, hypoallergenic stainless steel that never needs replating, and a feel that's so intuitive it just disappears in your hand
  • Pro-level tone magic — Rich, centered, and projecting sound with clarity and depth — perfect for nailing subtle lyrical moments or unleashing raw power
  • Built for today's players — Whether you're channeling jazz legends, rocking stages, or recording the next big track, this mouthpiece gives you the confidence to go anywhere musically

If you're tired of swapping mouthpieces for every style and want one that truly lets your creativity run wild — this is it. Fun, responsive, reliable, and downright inspiring. Play it once, and you'll understand why Jon Sass trusts it for everything. Proudly crafted by Giddings — because the best players deserve the best tool for every adventure.

 


Collections: Signature, Tuba

Category: Bass Tuba, European, Signature, Std Shank, Tuba

Type: Tuba


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