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* Please note the , Titan, Cantabile,  and Solo cup each has it’s own specific shank and can only be used with a cup of the same name. 

The following two cups can share shanks from the other model: Imperial and Bel Canto(Great Eb models).

The following tuba mouthpiece cup models can accept shanks from others in this list:  Symphony, Grand (Sellmansberger), Hitz, Hersey, Helleberg, Mark 5 (Deck), Mark 7 (LM7), and CJH.  The Freelancer and Symphony X screw shanks are compatible with cups in this list.

Solo: The difference between the Solo#1 and #2 is the backbore. The #1 gives less color and more focus, whereas the #2 backbore is more open with a slightly wider taper, giving more color to the sound.  The Solo#1 is only available in the American exterior taper. The #2 is available in both the American andEuropean exterior tapers.

Imperial: Available in the British, American and European exterior tapers.

Symphony: Can be used interchangeably with the Symphony and Grand cups to give you more options. ?The Symphony shanks feature a counterbored throat for fast, low range response. Available in both the American and European exterior tapers.

Orchestra Grand: Can be used interchangeably with the Symphony and Grand cups to give you more options. ?The Grand shanks have a more standard, parallell bore, offering more resistance. Available in both the American and European exterior tapers.