Which has a bigger cup — Bob Reeves 43N/S/2 or Giardinelli 3VS?

The Bob Reeves 43N/S/2 has a cup diameter of 17.07 mm / 0.6720 in compared to 17.00 mm / 0.6693 in on the Giardinelli 3VS — a difference of 0.07 mm / 0.0028 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

Bob Reeves 43N/S/2 vs Giardinelli 3VS

Name: Giardinelli 3VS
Brand: Giardinelli

The Bob Reeves 43N/S/2 has a wider cup diameter.

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

How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).

Mouthpiece A

Bob Reeves 43N/S/2

• Cornet

Cup depthShallow

Mouthpiece B

Giardinelli 3VS

• Cornet

Cup depthShallow

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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Bob Reeves 43N/S/2 vs Giardinelli 3VS

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