Bach 8½A vs Bach 8¾C
the Bach 8½A features a deeper cup.
Mouthpiece A
Bach 8½A
• Cornet
Cup diameter16.10 mm / 0.6339 in
Cup depthVery deep
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.66 mm / 0.1441 in
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
vs
Mouthpiece B
Bach 8¾C
• Cornet
Cup diameter16.10 mm / 0.6339 in
Cup depthShallow
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.66 mm / 0.1441 in
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
Lead / commercial — shallow cup for brightness and range
Cup Diameter
Both mouthpieces have virtually identical cup diameters at 16.10 mm / 0.6339 in.
Cup Depth
The Bach 8½A has a very deep cup while the Bach 8¾C has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
Throat Diameter
Throat diameters are essentially identical at 3.66 mm / 0.1441 in, so resistance feel will be comparable.
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.