Which has a bigger cup — Conn Connstellation 7BW or Giardinelli 7V?

The Giardinelli 7V has a cup diameter of 16.50 mm / 0.6496 in compared to 16.42 mm / 0.6465 in on the Conn Connstellation 7BW — a difference of 0.08 mm / 0.0031 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Giardinelli 7V

Name: Giardinelli 7V
Brand: Giardinelli

The Giardinelli 7V has a wider cup diameter.

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

How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).

Mouthpiece A

Conn Connstellation 7BW

• Cornet

General

Cup depthVery deep

Best suited for

📋Trumpet players seeking precise matched dimensions

🎶Size 7 (16.42mm); smaller cup; more compact tone; Wide rim; larger rounded inner radius; less bite.

Mouthpiece B

Giardinelli 7V

• Cornet

Cup depthVery deep

Cup Depth

Both mouthpieces share a very deep 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.

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Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Giardinelli 7V

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