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.
How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).
Mouthpiece A
Bob Reeves Piccolo 43.5/SV/692
• Trumpet
Cup depthShallow
vs
Mouthpiece B
Marcinkiewicz E14B. Shew #1
• Trumpet
Cup depthDeep
Best suited for
Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
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.