Yamaha CR-Neo17B-S Neo Series Cornet Mouthpiece

Neo Series

Yamaha has created this new Neo Mouthpieces primarily for use in British brass bands. A newly developed Neo Specialized Heat Treatment (NSHT) that enhances tonal depth and warmth has been applied to ensure spectacular brass instrument sound and expression. Particular care has been taken to achieve ideal weight and balance in unique design that results in consistently superior playability and tone throughout each instrument's range. The new Neo mouthpieces give players unprecedented musical potential.

Ideal for balance for smooth, consistent playability and tone throughout the instrument's range.

The new Neo mouthpieces are thicker in the area closest to the player's lips. This provides ideal resistance plus smooth, consistent tone over the wide range for brass band performance.

A rim shape that inspires confidence.

A new rim contour that is flatter than the standard models helps to maintain lip stability even when playing for many hours or playing with vibrato. Lip contact and fit are notably improved for enhanced long-term playing stability.

A newly developed Neo Specialized Heat Treatment (NSHT) maximizes tonal depth and warmth.

A heat treatment process designed specifically for Neo mouthpieces independently alter the physical properties of the metal in the cup, rim, and shanks areas, achieving ideal overall quality and characteristics for British brass band mouthpieces.

An ideal blend of brilliance and agile playability

With a larger internal rim diameter than the CR-Neo16B4-S, this model offers extra freedom for advanced players.

Middle Shank

Most cornets used in British brass bands are "short cornets" rather than "long cornets" that have fewer bends and are closer to a trumpet in form. The mouthpieces used with these instruments have different shank types.

The newly designed Neo cornet mouthpiece has a M shank designed specifically for use with Bb (short) cornets, providing ideal resistance and playability for British brass band performance situations.

Rim Inner Diameter: 17.22 mm

Rim Contour:  Standard 

Cup Depth: Semi-shallow

Throat: 3.80 mm

Backbore: Semi-wide

Shank size: Small