Bach 12E vs Marcinkiewicz ET7D. Steinmeyer
The Marcinkiewicz ET7D. Steinmeyer has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz ET7D. Steinmeyer features a deeper cup, the Bach 12E has a larger throat opening.
Cup Diameter
The Marcinkiewicz ET7D. Steinmeyer has a cup diameter of 24.92 mm / 0.9811 in compared to 24.50 mm / 0.9646 in on the Bach 12E — a difference of 0.42 mm / 0.0165 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
The Marcinkiewicz ET7D. Steinmeyer has a very deep cup while the Bach 12E has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
Throat Diameter
The Bach 12E has a wider throat (5.85 mm / 0.2303 in vs 5.79 mm / 0.2280 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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Compare Marcinkiewicz ET7D. Steinmeyer with others
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