Bob Reeves 40/S/2 vs GR Technologies 62S

The Bob Reeves 40/S/2 has a wider cup diameter.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bob Reeves 40/S/2
    • Trumpet
    Cup diameter15.88 mm / 0.6252 in
    Cup depthShallow
    Rim width
    Throat diameter
    Backbore2
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    🎺Lead / commercial — shallow cup for brightness and range
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      GR Technologies 62S
      • Trumpet
      Cup diameter15.75 mm / 0.6201 in
      Cup depthShallow
      Rim width
      Throat diameter
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      🎺Lead / commercial — shallow cup for brightness and range

      Cup Diameter

      The Bob Reeves 40/S/2 has a cup diameter of 15.88 mm / 0.6252 in compared to 15.75 mm / 0.6201 in on the GR Technologies 62S — a difference of 0.13 mm / 0.0051 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.

      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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