Which has a bigger cup — Bach 1B or Marcinkiewicz 8?

The Bach 1B has a cup diameter of 17.00 mm / 0.6693 in compared to 16.84 mm / 0.6630 in on the Marcinkiewicz 8 — a difference of 0.16 mm / 0.0063 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Bach 1B and Marcinkiewicz 8?

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

Bach 1B vs Marcinkiewicz 8

Name: Marcinkiewicz 8
Brand: Marcinkiewicz

The Bach 1B has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz 8 has a larger throat opening.

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

The width of the rim surface that contacts the lips. Wider rims improve endurance; narrower rims improve flexibility.

Mouthpiece A

Bach 1B

• Cornet

Rim width—

Best suited for

🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

Mouthpiece B

Marcinkiewicz 8

• Cornet

Rim width—

Best suited for

🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

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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