Bach vs Bob Reeves Cornet Mouthpieces
Bach offers 94 cornet mouthpieces (made in United States), while Bob Reeves has 343 models (made in United States). On average, Bach cups measure 16.13mm versus 16.76mm for Bob Reeves. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Bach
Models94
Avg cup16.13mm
Avg throat3.67mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Bob Reeves
Models343
Avg cup16.76mm
Avg throat—
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Bach vs Bob Reeves — head-to-head comparisons
- Bach 8½A vs Bob Reeves 40/C/69
- Bach 8½A vs Bob Reeves 43N/B/s
- Bach 8½A vs Bob Reeves 43N/S/69
- Bach 8½A vs Bob Reeves 40/B/X
- Bach 1½C vs Bob Reeves 40/C/69
- Bach 1½C vs Bob Reeves 43N/B/s
- Bach 1½C vs Bob Reeves 43N/S/69
- Bach 1½C vs Bob Reeves 40/B/X
- Bach 1B vs Bob Reeves 40/C/69
- Bach 1B vs Bob Reeves 43N/B/s
- Bach 1B vs Bob Reeves 43N/S/69
- Bach 1B vs Bob Reeves 40/B/X
All models
Bach (94)
8½A
16.10mm · V.Deep
1½C
17.00mm · Medium
1B
17.00mm · Deep
2½C
16.40mm · Medium
10½E
15.90mm · Shallow
1X
17.00mm · V.Deep
2C
16.50mm · Medium
10½D
15.90mm · Shallow
11½A
15.65mm · V.Deep
8½C
16.10mm · Medium
8¾
16.10mm · V.Deep
8C
16.20mm · Medium
Mega Tone Cornet 1
17.50mm · V.Deep
11C
15.70mm · Medium
2¾C
16.40mm · Medium
7
16.20mm · V.Deep
7DW
16.20mm · Shallow
9
16.05mm · V.Deep
9A
16.05mm · V.Deep
10
16.00mm · V.Deep
Bob Reeves (343)
40/C/69
15.88mm · Deep
43N/B/s
17.07mm · V.Deep
43N/S/69
17.07mm · Shallow
40/B/X
15.88mm · V.Deep
40/C/692sL
15.88mm · Deep
40/M/692
15.88mm · Medium
41/B/2
16.27mm · V.Deep
41/B/69
16.27mm · V.Deep
42/B/s
16.67mm · V.Deep
43/B/2
17.07mm · V.Deep
43/S/s
17.07mm · Shallow
43/S/X
17.07mm · Shallow
43W/M/69
17.07mm · Medium
40/B/692
15.88mm · V.Deep
40/B/s
15.88mm · V.Deep
40/C/2
15.88mm · Deep
40/C/s
15.88mm · Deep
40/D/2
15.88mm · Deep
40/D/s
15.88mm · Deep
40/SV/692s
15.88mm · Shallow
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better cornet mouthpieces — Bach or Bob Reeves?
Neither brand is universally better. Bach has 94 models and Bob Reeves has 343. The best choice depends on your playing style, preferred cup depth, and tonal goals. Compare specific models head-to-head to find the right fit.
How do Bach and Bob Reeves cornet mouthpieces compare in size?
Bach averages 16.13mm cup diameter with 3.67mm throat. Bob Reeves averages 16.76mm cup diameter with N/Amm throat.