Bach 1½C vs Schilke 13
The Bach 1½C has a wider cup diameter, the Bach 1½C has a larger throat opening.
Mouthpiece A
Bach 1½C
• Trumpet
Cup diameter17.00 mm / 0.6693 in
Cup depthMedium
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.66 mm / 0.1441 in
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
vs
Mouthpiece B
Schilke 13
• Trumpet
Cup diameter16.89 mm / 0.6650 in
Cup depthMedium
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.65 mm / 0.1437 in
Backbore26
Finish—
Material—
Cup Diameter
The Bach 1½C has a cup diameter of 17.00 mm / 0.6693 in compared to 16.89 mm / 0.6650 in on the Schilke 13 — a difference of 0.11 mm / 0.0043 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
Both mouthpieces share a medium cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.
Throat Diameter
The Bach 1½C has a wider throat (3.66 mm / 0.1441 in vs 3.65 mm / 0.1437 in). A wider throat allows more air through, increasing volume and projection but reducing resistance.
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.