Bach 11¾CW vs Bach 18C
The Bach 11¾CW has a wider cup diameter.
Mouthpiece A
Bach 11¾CW
• Cornet
Cup diameter15.60 mm / 0.6142 in
Cup depthMedium
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.66 mm / 0.1441 in
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
vs
Mouthpiece B
Bach 18C
• Cornet
Cup diameter15.10 mm / 0.5945 in
Cup depthMedium
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.66 mm / 0.1441 in
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
Cup Diameter
The Bach 11¾CW has a cup diameter of 15.60 mm / 0.6142 in compared to 15.10 mm / 0.5945 in on the Bach 18C — a difference of 0.50 mm / 0.0197 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
Both mouthpieces share a medium cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.
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.