Bach 10½E vs Marcinkiewicz 2S

The Marcinkiewicz 2S has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz 2S has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bach 10½E
    • Cornet
    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
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Marcinkiewicz 2S
      • Cornet
      Cup diameter17.27 mm / 0.6799 in
      Cup depthShallow
      Rim width
      Throat diameter3.73 mm / 0.1469 in
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material

      Cup Diameter

      The Marcinkiewicz 2S has a cup diameter of 17.27 mm / 0.6799 in compared to 15.90 mm / 0.6260 in on the Bach 10½E — a difference of 1.37 mm / 0.0539 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      Both mouthpieces share a shallow cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.

      Throat Diameter

      The Marcinkiewicz 2S has a wider throat (3.73 mm / 0.1469 in vs 3.66 mm / 0.1441 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.

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