Which has a bigger cup — Bach 22D or Curry 12S?

The Curry 12S has a cup diameter of 24.23 mm / 0.9540 in compared to 23.92 mm / 0.9417 in on the Bach 22D — a difference of 0.31 mm / 0.0123 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

Bach 22D vs Curry 12S

Name: Curry 12S
Brand: Curry

The Curry 12S has a wider cup diameter, the Curry 12S 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 22D

• Trombone

Cup depthShallow

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Curry 12S

• Trombone

Cup depthShallow

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

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 22D vs Curry 12S

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