Bob Reeves Piccolo 43N/C/692sL vs Schilke 13A4a
The Bob Reeves Piccolo 43N/C/692sL has a wider cup diameter, the Bob Reeves Piccolo 43N/C/692sL features a deeper cup.
Mouthpiece A
Bob Reeves Piccolo 43N/C/692sL
• Trumpet
Cup diameter17.07 mm / 0.6720 in
Cup depthDeep
Rim width—
Throat diameter—
Backbore692sL
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
vs
Mouthpiece B
Schilke 13A4a
• Trumpet
Cup diameter16.76 mm / 0.6598 in
Cup depthShallow
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.66 mm / 0.1441 in
Backbore27
Finish—
Material—
Cup Diameter
The Bob Reeves Piccolo 43N/C/692sL has a cup diameter of 17.07 mm / 0.6720 in compared to 16.76 mm / 0.6598 in on the Schilke 13A4a — a difference of 0.31 mm / 0.0122 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
The Bob Reeves Piccolo 43N/C/692sL has a deep cup while the Schilke 13A4a 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.