Bach 1¼C vs Bob Reeves Piccolo 40/D/s
The Bach 1¼C has a wider cup diameter, the Bob Reeves Piccolo 40/D/s features a deeper cup.
Mouthpiece A
Bach 1¼C
• Trumpet
Cup diameter17.00 mm / 0.6693 in
Cup depthMedium
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.66 mm / 0.1441 in
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
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Mouthpiece B
Bob Reeves Piccolo 40/D/s
• Trumpet
Cup diameter15.88 mm / 0.6252 in
Cup depthDeep
Rim width—
Throat diameter—
Backbores
Finish—
Material—
Cup Diameter
The Bach 1¼C has a cup diameter of 17.00 mm / 0.6693 in compared to 15.88 mm / 0.6252 in on the Bob Reeves Piccolo 40/D/s — a difference of 1.12 mm / 0.0441 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
The Bob Reeves Piccolo 40/D/s has a deep cup while the Bach 1¼C has a medium 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.