Which has a bigger cup — Bob Reeves 40/SV/692sL or Bob Reeves Piccolo 40/S/2?

Both mouthpieces have virtually identical cup diameters at 15.88 mm / 0.6252 in.

How does cup depth compare between Bob Reeves 40/SV/692sL and Bob Reeves Piccolo 40/S/2?

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

Bob Reeves 40/SV/692sL vs Bob Reeves Piccolo 40/S/2

Name: Bob Reeves Piccolo 40/S/2
Brand: Bob Reeves

Both mouthpieces share similar core dimensions — the differences are in the details.

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

The width of the rim surface that contacts the lips. Wider rims improve endurance; narrower rims improve flexibility.

Mouthpiece A

Bob Reeves 40/SV/692sL

• Trumpet

Rim width—

Best suited for

🎺Lead / commercial — shallow cup for brightness and range

Mouthpiece B

Bob Reeves Piccolo 40/S/2

• Trumpet

Rim width—

Best suited for

🎺Lead / commercial — shallow cup for brightness and range

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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Bob Reeves 40/SV/692sL vs Bob Reeves Piccolo 40/S/2

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