Bob Reeves RP5 vs Yamaha TR-14B4
The Yamaha TR-14B4 has a wider cup diameter.
Mouthpiece A
Bob Reeves RP5
• Trumpet
Cup diameter16.47 mm / 0.6484 in
Cup depthShallow
Rim width—
Throat diameter—
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
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Mouthpiece B
Yamaha TR-14B4
• Trumpet
Cup diameter16.85 mm / 0.6634 in
Cup depthShallow
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.65 mm / 0.1437 in
BackboreSemi-narrow
Finish—
Material—
Cup Diameter
The Yamaha TR-14B4 has a cup diameter of 16.85 mm / 0.6634 in compared to 16.47 mm / 0.6484 in on the Bob Reeves RP5 — a difference of 0.38 mm / 0.0150 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
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.