Sounds like pre-1980's instruments which had smaller mouthpiece receivers.
Denis Wick mouthpieces to fit these smaller receivers are still available. Model numbers 2 and 3 are probably the most widely used.
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Your best bets are the Denis Wick mouthpieces without the "L" designation. They have the smaller, European shanks. They aren't very expensive either. I would recommmend a 2, 3 or 4 for middle school students on BBb instruments. I like the 2 for BBb and the 3 for Eb, but the 2 might be a little too large for the average middle schooler.
viewtopic.php?t=10129
Your best bets are the Denis Wick mouthpieces without the "L" designation. They have the smaller, European shanks. They aren't very expensive either. I would recommmend a 2, 3 or 4 for middle school students on BBb instruments. I like the 2 for BBb and the 3 for Eb, but the 2 might be a little too large for the average middle schooler.
Besson 983
Henry Distin 1897 BBb tuba
Henry Distin 1898 BBb Helicon
Eastman EBB226
Henry Distin 1897 BBb tuba
Henry Distin 1898 BBb Helicon
Eastman EBB226