Bach 1½C vs Schilke 14B
The Schilke 14B has a wider cup diameter, the Bach 1½C features a deeper cup, the Bach 1½C has a larger throat opening.
How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).
Mouthpiece A
Bach 1½C
• Trumpet
Cup depthMedium
vs
Mouthpiece B
Schilke 14B
• Trumpet
Cup depthShallow
Cup Depth
The Bach 1½C has a medium cup while the Schilke 14B 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.