Bach 6½AL (large shank) vs Bob Reeves 11C
The Bach 6½AL (large shank) has a wider cup diameter, the Bach 6½AL (large shank) features a deeper cup.
How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).
Mouthpiece A
Bach 6½AL (large shank)
• Trombone
Cup depthDeep
Best suited for
Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
High-volume projection — open throat for power
vs
Mouthpiece B
Bob Reeves 11C
• Trombone
Cup depthShallow
Cup Depth
The Bach 6½AL (large shank) has a deep cup while the Bob Reeves 11C 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.