Which has a bigger cup — Bach 8½A or Monette Cornet B7F FL?

The Bach 8½A has a cup diameter of 16.10 mm / 0.6339 in compared to 15.90 mm / 0.6260 in on the Monette Cornet B7F FL — a difference of 0.20 mm / 0.0079 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Bach 8½A and Monette Cornet B7F FL?

The Bach 8½A has a very deep cup while the Monette Cornet B7F FL has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

Bach 8½A vs Monette Cornet B7F FL

Name: Monette Cornet B7F FL
Brand: Monette

The Bach 8½A has a wider cup diameter, the Bach 8½A features a deeper cup.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material

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

Mouthpiece B

Monette Cornet B7F FL

• Cornet

Throat diameter3.66 mm / 0.1441 in

Best suited for

🎺Lead / commercial — shallow cup for brightness and range

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.

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Bach 8½A vs Monette Cornet B7F FL

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