Which has a bigger cup — Bach 1E or Marcinkiewicz 2S?

The Marcinkiewicz 2S has a cup diameter of 17.27 mm / 0.6799 in compared to 17.00 mm / 0.6693 in on the Bach 1E — a difference of 0.27 mm / 0.0106 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

Bach 1E vs Marcinkiewicz 2S

Name: Marcinkiewicz 2S
Brand: Marcinkiewicz

The Marcinkiewicz 2S has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz 2S has a larger throat opening.

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

How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).

Mouthpiece A

Bach 1E

• Cornet

Cup depthShallow

Mouthpiece B

Marcinkiewicz 2S

• Cornet

Cup depthShallow

Cup Depth

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

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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Bach 1E vs Marcinkiewicz 2S

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