| H: Helleberg |
- Relatively straight sides that blend into a concave funnel as it enters
throat.
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| G: Geib |
- Upper portion of cup is similar to H cup but is more bowl-shaped at
the bottom. Produces slightly more brilliant sound than H model and works
well on rotary valve tubas.
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| F: |
- Originally designed for the F tuba. Many players have found this size
useful for larger CC and BBb tubas as well. Like the Helleberg cup in shape
but approximately 1/3 more shallow.
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| C: |
- Moderately shallow bowl cup. Ideal for solo performance on Eb and F
tuba.
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