Bach 9D vs Kelly SCREAMER-UK

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-UK
      • 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-UK — 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-UK 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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