CHI Brass Floyd Cooley 1 Tuba Mouthpiece

Developed from the Design of a Legendary Artist Created by incorporating the design of legendary tubist Floyd Cooley with modern shell weight and shank options the CHI Brass Floyd Cooley 1 Tuba Mouthpiece reflects decades of professional performing and teaching experience. Designed to provide exceptional balance between projection, tonal beauty, and efficiency, this mouthpiece performs at the highest levels of orchestral and solo playing. The Floyd Cooley 1 combines a rich tonal foundation with remarkable clarity and flexibility, making it suitable for a wide variety of musical situations and is often cited as being the most in tune f tuba mouthpiece. Sound Characteristics Focused orchestral sound Rich tonal core Excellent projection Flexible response Clear articulation Stable intonation Responsive throughout all registers Recommended For Ideal Applications Professional Orchestra Wind Ensemble Solo Performance Recording Ideal Instruments F Tuba EEb Tuba Those desiring a smaller Helleberg on CC Tuba or BBb Tuba Specifications OAL: 3.85″ Max OD: 1.86″ 47.4 mm ID at 0.060″ into the cup: 1.25″ 31.8mm Throat: 0.315″ 8.0 mm Shank: Standard 0.530″, A 0.525″ or E 0.540” 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. Designed for Serious Musicians The Floyd Cooley 1 embodies the sound concepts and performance demands of one of the world's most respected tuba artists and educators.