Bach 5SV vs Bach 8½A
The Bach 5SV has a wider cup diameter, the Bach 8½A features a deeper cup, the Bach 5SV has a larger throat opening.
How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).
Mouthpiece A
Bach 5SV
• Cornet
Cup depthShallow
Best suited for
High-volume projection — open throat for power
vs
Mouthpiece B
Bach 8½A
• Cornet
Cup depthVery deep
Cup Depth
The Bach 8½A has a very deep cup while the Bach 5SV has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
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.