Which has a bigger cup — Conn Imp. Precision 3 or Kelly 7C?

The Kelly 7C has a cup diameter of 16.51 mm / 0.6500 in compared to 16.41 mm / 0.6461 in on the Conn Imp. Precision 3 — a difference of 0.10 mm / 0.0039 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Conn Imp. Precision 3 and Kelly 7C?

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

Conn Imp. Precision 3 vs Kelly 7C

Name: Kelly 7C
Brand: Kelly

The Kelly 7C 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 Imp. Precision 3

• Cornet

General

Backbore—

Best suited for

🎵All-round versatile — balanced cup for general playing

📋Most popular model; all-around

🎶Bright quality of tone in all registers

Mouthpiece B

Kelly 7C

• Cornet

General

BackboreS

Best suited for

🎵All-round versatile — balanced cup for general playing

📋Beginner / intermediate

Which is better?

Both mouthpieces are categorized as "General" — the physical dimensions above will determine which suits your embouchure and playing style better.

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