Bach 10½C vs Bob Reeves Piccolo 41/ES/692
The Bob Reeves Piccolo 41/ES/692 has a wider cup diameter, the Bach 10½C features a deeper cup.
How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).
Mouthpiece A
Bach 10½C
• Trumpet
Cup depthMedium
vs
Mouthpiece B
Bob Reeves Piccolo 41/ES/692
• Trumpet
Cup depthVery shallow
Cup Depth
The Bach 10½C has a medium cup while the Bob Reeves Piccolo 41/ES/692 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.