Bach 8½A vs Bach Mega Tone Cornet 3B
The Bach Mega Tone Cornet 3B has a wider cup diameter, the Bach 8½A features a deeper cup, the Bach Mega Tone Cornet 3B has a larger throat opening.
The narrowest point at the bottom of the cup. Affects resistance, volume, and tone color.
Mouthpiece A
Bach 8½A
• Cornet
Throat diameter3.66 mm / 0.1441 in
vs
Mouthpiece B
Bach Mega Tone Cornet 3B
• Cornet
Throat diameter3.73 mm / 0.1469 in
Throat Diameter
The Bach Mega Tone Cornet 3B has a wider throat (3.73 mm / 0.1469 in vs 3.66 mm / 0.1441 in). A wider throat allows more air through, increasing volume and projection but reducing resistance.
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.