Which has a bigger cup — Bach 1½C or Bob Reeves Piccolo 42/M/692?

The Bach 1½C has a cup diameter of 17.00 mm / 0.6693 in compared to 16.67 mm / 0.6563 in on the Bob Reeves Piccolo 42/M/692 — a difference of 0.33 mm / 0.0130 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

Bach 1½C vs Bob Reeves Piccolo 42/M/692

Name: Bob Reeves Piccolo 42/M/692
Brand: Bob Reeves

The Bach 1½C has a wider cup diameter.

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

• Trumpet

Cup depthMedium

Mouthpiece B

Bob Reeves Piccolo 42/M/692

• Trumpet

Cup depthMedium

Best suited for

🎵All-round versatile — balanced cup for general playing

Cup Depth

Both mouthpieces share a medium cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.

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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Bach 1½C vs Bob Reeves Piccolo 42/M/692

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