Conn Connstellation 7CW vs Monette Cornet E1-5M S12
The Monette Cornet E1-5M S12 has a wider cup diameter, the Conn Connstellation 7CW features a deeper cup.
How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).
Mouthpiece A
Conn Connstellation 7CW
• Cornet
GeneralCup depth
Best suited for
Trumpet players seeking precise matched dimensions
Size 7 (16.42mm); larger cup; fuller lower register; Wide rim; larger rounded inner radius; less bit
vs
Mouthpiece B
Monette Cornet E1-5M S12
• Cornet
Cup depthVery deep
Best suited for
Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
Cup Depth
The Conn Connstellation 7CW has a — cup while the Monette Cornet E1-5M S12 has a very deep 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.