Bach 9D vs Kelly SCREAMER

The Bach 9D has a wider cup diameter, the Bach 9D has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bach 9D
    • Cornet
    Cup diameter16.05 mm / 0.6319 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
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Kelly SCREAMER
      • Cornet
      Lead
      Cup diameter16.00 mm / 0.6299 in
      Cup depthShallow
      Rim width
      Throat diameter3.56 mm / 0.1402 in
      BackboreS
      Finish
      MaterialLexan polycarbonate
      Best suited for
      🎺Lead / commercial — shallow cup for brightness and range
      Screamer / high notes — tight throat with shallow cup
      📋Lead / soprano cornet

      Cup Diameter

      The Bach 9D has a cup diameter of 16.05 mm / 0.6319 in compared to 16.00 mm / 0.6299 in on the Kelly SCREAMER — a difference of 0.05 mm / 0.0020 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      Both mouthpieces share a shallow cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.

      Throat Diameter

      The Bach 9D has a wider throat (3.66 mm / 0.1441 in vs 3.56 mm / 0.1402 in). A wider throat allows more air through, increasing volume and projection but reducing resistance.

      Material

      The Bach 9D is described as unspecified, and the Kelly SCREAMER as Lexan polycarbonate. Material affects mass, warmth, and how quickly the piece responds.

      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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