Which has a bigger cup — Bob Reeves Piccolo 43.5/M/s or Giardinelli 1M?

The Giardinelli 1M has a cup diameter of 17.50 mm / 0.6890 in compared to 17.26 mm / 0.6795 in on the Bob Reeves Piccolo 43.5/M/s — a difference of 0.24 mm / 0.0094 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

Bob Reeves Piccolo 43.5/M/s vs Giardinelli 1M

Name: Giardinelli 1M
Brand: Giardinelli

The Giardinelli 1M 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 Piccolo 43.5/M/s

• Trumpet

Cup depthMedium

Mouthpiece B

Giardinelli 1M

• Trumpet

Cup depthMedium

Cup Depth

Both mouthpieces share a medium 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 Piccolo 43.5/M/s vs Giardinelli 1M

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