Floyd Cooley 1 Tuba Mouthpiece

Floyd Cooley Collection

The Floyd Cooley 1 is based on an excellent example from the first group of Helleberg-style mouthpieces Floyd Cooley had produced in the 1990s. Developed by CHI Brass in partnership with Windsong Press, it represents the smaller end of the Helleberg spectrum and incorporates Floyd's highly regarded rim design.

This mouthpiece is exceptionally useful for F and EEb tubas, while also providing a more compact, focused alternative for CC and BBb tubas.

Performance Characteristics

The smaller cup and comfortable Cooley rim provide:

• Quick response
• Clarity
• Excellent control

All while maintaining the tonal depth associated with a Helleberg.

Sound Characteristics

• Focused Helleberg tone
• Excellent clarity
• Fast response
• Strong projection
• Controlled low register
• Easy upper register
• Excellent intonation characteristics

Recommended For

Ideal Instruments:

• Rotary F Tuba
• EEb Tuba
• Smaller CC Tuba
• BBb Tuba when a more focused sound is desired

Specifications

• Overall Length: 3.85"
• Maximum OD: 1.86" / 47.4 mm
• ID at 0.060": 1.25" / 31.8 mm
• Throat: 0.315" / 8.0 mm
• Standard Shank: 0.530"
• Euro Shank: 0.540"
• A Shank available as the Floyd Cooley 1A

CHI Brass Floyd Cooley 1A

The Floyd Cooley 1A combines the proven Floyd Cooley 1 design with CHI's smaller A shank. This version is particularly useful with instruments equipped with smaller receivers, including many Yamaha F tubas and other bass tubas requiring the smaller taper.

The cup, rim, and fundamental playing characteristics remain those of the Floyd Cooley 1.

CHI Brass Floyd Cooley 1 Heavyweight

The Floyd Cooley 1 Heavyweight retains the internal design of the standard Cooley 1 while adding the CHI heavyweight shell.

The additional mass provides:

• Increased stability
• Tonal density

It retains the quick response and excellent intonation characteristics of the original design. This version is particularly useful for players wanting the compact dimensions and efficiency of the Cooley 1 with a little more weight and stability in the sound.