Bach 1½C vs Marcinkiewicz 300

The Marcinkiewicz 300 has a wider cup diameter, the Bach 1½C features a deeper cup, the Marcinkiewicz 300 has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
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
      Marcinkiewicz 300
      • Cornet
      Cup depthVery shallow

      Cup Depth

      The Bach 1½C has a medium cup while the Marcinkiewicz 300 has a very 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.

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