Giddings Szentpali Signature

TubaIn Production
Precision Specifications
RIM DIAMETER33.53 mm
CUP DEPTHVery Deep
THROAT ∅8.43 mm
BACKBOREvery-open
SHANKtuba
CUP SHAPEfunnel
Rim Widthwide
Rim Contourcomfortable
Throat Drill #
Materialstainless-steel
Finishpolished-steel
Weightheavy

Recommended For

OrchestralSolo

Special Features

  • Signature Model

About This Mouthpiece

The Giddings Szentpali Signature is a very deep-cup BBb tuba mouthpiece featuring a 33.53mm rim diameter and 8.43mm throat. It has a very-open backbore, tuba shank, stainless-steel construction. Well-suited for orchestral and solo playing. Notable features include signature model.

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Community Sentiment

Based on 1 rating

4.0Resistance
10.0Rim Comfort
5.0Rim Bite
4.0Brightness
8.0Tone Focus
8.0Articulation
9.0Flexibility
9.0Endurance

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Physical Feel
ResistanceBack-pressure & support
5
1 — Free-blowingRestrictive — 10
Rim ComfortHow kind is it on your chops?
5
1 — UncomfortableVery comfortable — 10
Rim BiteSharpness of the rim edge
5
1 — Very round / forgivingVery sharp / precise — 10
Tonal Character
BrightnessOverall spectral colour
5
1 — Dark & warmBright & piercing — 10
Tone FocusCore vs. spread sound
5
1 — Spread / diffuseCentred / laser — 10
Playability
ArticulationClarity & crispness of attack
5
1 — Blurry / sluggishCrisp & immediate — 10
FlexibilityEase of slurs & pitch bending
5
1 — Rigid / stiffFluid & flexible — 10
Stamina
EnduranceHow long before fatigue sets in?
5
1 — Tires quicklyPlays all night — 10
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The 2 Cents Forum1 review

rudysanTitaniumApr 4, 2026

Awesome mouthpiece! I was afraid at first by the larger rim width, but there is enough bite for precision. This mouthpiece really channels your air stream like no other and help achieve a focus dark sound that makes the horn vibrate.

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