Bob Reeves 43.5/B/X vs GR Technologies Zony 9C*

The Bob Reeves 43.5/B/X has a wider cup diameter.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bob Reeves 43.5/B/X
    • Trumpet
    Cup diameter17.26 mm / 0.6795 in
    Cup depthVery deep
    Rim width
    Throat diameter
    BackboreX
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      GR Technologies Zony 9C*
      • Trumpet
      Cup diameter17.25 mm / 0.6791 in
      Cup depthVery deep
      Rim width
      Throat diameter
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

      Cup Diameter

      The Bob Reeves 43.5/B/X has a cup diameter of 17.26 mm / 0.6795 in compared to 17.25 mm / 0.6791 in on the GR Technologies Zony 9C* — a difference of 0.01 mm / 0.0004 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      Both mouthpieces share a very deep 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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