Bob Reeves 42/S/2 vs Giardinelli 6VS
The Giardinelli 6VS has a wider cup diameter.
Mouthpiece A
Bob Reeves 42/S/2
• Cornet
Cup diameter16.67 mm / 0.6563 in
Cup depthShallow
Rim width—
Throat diameter—
Backbore2
Finish—
Material—
vs
Mouthpiece B
Giardinelli 6VS
• Cornet
Cup diameter16.70 mm / 0.6575 in
Cup depthShallow
Rim width—
Throat diameter—
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
Cup Diameter
The Giardinelli 6VS has a cup diameter of 16.70 mm / 0.6575 in compared to 16.67 mm / 0.6563 in on the Bob Reeves 42/S/2 — a difference of 0.03 mm / 0.0012 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.