Bob Reeves Piccolo 43.5/SV/692 vs Marcinkiewicz E14B. Shew #1

The Bob Reeves Piccolo 43.5/SV/692 has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz E14B. Shew #1 features a deeper cup.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bob Reeves Piccolo 43.5/SV/692
    • Trumpet
    Cup diameter17.26 mm / 0.6795 in
    Cup depthShallow
    Rim width
    Throat diameter
    Backbore692
    Finish
    Material
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Marcinkiewicz E14B. Shew #1
      • Trumpet
      Cup diameter16.81 mm / 0.6618 in
      Cup depthDeep
      Rim width
      Throat diameter3.56 mm / 0.1402 in
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

      Cup Diameter

      The Bob Reeves Piccolo 43.5/SV/692 has a cup diameter of 17.26 mm / 0.6795 in compared to 16.81 mm / 0.6618 in on the Marcinkiewicz E14B. Shew #1 — a difference of 0.45 mm / 0.0177 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Marcinkiewicz E14B. Shew #1 has a deep cup while the Bob Reeves Piccolo 43.5/SV/692 has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      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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