Which has a bigger cup — Conn Connstellation 5CN or Conn Precision 2?

The Conn Connstellation 5CN has a cup diameter of 16.76 mm / 0.6598 in compared to 16.41 mm / 0.6461 in on the Conn Precision 2 — a difference of 0.35 mm / 0.0138 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Conn Connstellation 5CN and Conn Precision 2?

Both mouthpieces share a — cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.

Conn Connstellation 5CN vs Conn Precision 2

Name: Conn Precision 2
Brand: Conn

The Conn Connstellation 5CN has a wider cup diameter.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material

The taper behind the throat leading to the shank. Affects projection and tone character.

Mouthpiece A

Conn Connstellation 5CN

• Cornet

Orchestral

Backbore—

Best suited for

📋Trumpet players seeking precise matched dimensions

🎶Size 5 (16.76mm); larger cup; fuller lower register; Narrow rim; smaller inner radius; sharper bite.

Mouthpiece B

Conn Precision 2

• Cornet

General

Backbore—

Best suited for

📋Players wanting plenty of volume; medium rim

🎶Full volume; big tone

Which is better?

The Conn Connstellation 5CN is designed for orchestral playing, while the Conn Precision 2 targets general use. Your best choice depends on your musical context.

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Conn Connstellation 5CN vs Conn Precision 2

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