Bach 1½C vs Giardinelli 17S
The Bach 1½C has a wider cup diameter, the Bach 1½C features a deeper cup.
How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).
Mouthpiece A
Bach 1½C
• Cornet
Cup depthMedium
vs
Mouthpiece B
Giardinelli 17S
• Cornet
Cup depthShallow
Best suited for
Lead / commercial — shallow cup for brightness and range
Cup Depth
The Bach 1½C has a medium cup while the Giardinelli 17S has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
Which is better?
Neither mouthpiece clearly dominates the other — the right choice depends on your embouchure, playing style, and the sound you're after. Try both if possible.