Which has a bigger cup — Bach 16 or Marcinkiewicz 15?

The Marcinkiewicz 15 has a cup diameter of 17.42 mm / 0.6858 in compared to 16.25 mm / 0.6398 in on the Bach 16 — a difference of 1.17 mm / 0.0461 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Bach 16 and Marcinkiewicz 15?

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

Bach 16 vs Marcinkiewicz 15

Name: Marcinkiewicz 15
Brand: Marcinkiewicz

The Marcinkiewicz 15 has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz 15 has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material

The taper behind the throat leading to the shank. Affects projection and tone character.

Mouthpiece A

Bach 16

• French Horn

Backbore—

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Marcinkiewicz 15

• French Horn

Backbore—

Best suited for

🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

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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