Bach 15 vs Denis Wick TH2

The Bach 15 has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick TH2 features a deeper cup, the Bach 15 has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bach 15
    • Baritone / Euphonium
    Cup diameter24.40 mm / 0.9606 in
    Cup depthDeep
    Rim width
    Throat diameter5.85 mm / 0.2303 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Denis Wick TH2
      • Baritone / Euphonium
      Cup diameter19.00 mm / 0.7480 in
      Cup depthVery deep
      Rim width5.82 mm / 0.2291 in
      Throat diameter5.20 mm / 0.2047 in
      BackboreV-type
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Bach 15 has a cup diameter of 24.40 mm / 0.9606 in compared to 19.00 mm / 0.7480 in on the Denis Wick TH2 — a difference of 5.40 mm / 0.2126 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Denis Wick TH2 has a very deep cup while the Bach 15 has a deep cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      Throat Diameter

      The Bach 15 has a wider throat (5.85 mm / 0.2303 in vs 5.20 mm / 0.2047 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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