Bach 10½C vs Monette Vintage BP8 FL
the Bach 10½C features a deeper cup.
Mouthpiece A
Bach 10½C
• Trumpet
Cup diameter15.90 mm / 0.6260 in
Cup depthMedium
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.66 mm / 0.1441 in
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
vs
Mouthpiece B
Monette Vintage BP8 FL
• Trumpet
Cup diameter15.90 mm / 0.6260 in
Cup depthShallow
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.66 mm / 0.1441 in
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
Lead / commercial — shallow cup for brightness and range
Cup Diameter
Both mouthpieces have virtually identical cup diameters at 15.90 mm / 0.6260 in.
Cup Depth
The Bach 10½C has a medium cup while the Monette Vintage BP8 FL has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
Throat Diameter
Throat diameters are essentially identical at 3.66 mm / 0.1441 in, so resistance feel will be comparable.
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.