Conn vs Giardinelli Cornet Mouthpieces
Conn offers 27 cornet mouthpieces (made in United States), while Giardinelli has 41 models (made in United States). On average, Conn cups measure 16.40mm versus 16.52mm for Giardinelli. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Conn
Models27
Avg cup16.40mm
Avg throat—
Common styleLead
CountryUnited States
vs
Giardinelli
Models41
Avg cup16.52mm
Avg throat—
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Conn vs Giardinelli — head-to-head comparisons
- Conn Connstellation 9BN vs Giardinelli 10C
- Conn Connstellation 9BN vs Giardinelli 17C
- Conn Connstellation 9BN vs Giardinelli 17S
- Conn Connstellation 9BN vs Giardinelli 1VS
- Conn Harry Glanz 7M vs Giardinelli 10C
- Conn Harry Glanz 7M vs Giardinelli 17C
- Conn Harry Glanz 7M vs Giardinelli 17S
- Conn Harry Glanz 7M vs Giardinelli 1VS
- Conn Precision 3 vs Giardinelli 10C
- Conn Precision 3 vs Giardinelli 17C
- Conn Precision 3 vs Giardinelli 17S
- Conn Precision 3 vs Giardinelli 1VS
All models
Conn (27)
Connstellation 9BN
15.88mm · V.Deep · Lead
Harry Glanz 7M
· Medium · Lead
Precision 3
16.41mm · Medium · General
Precision 4
16.41mm · Medium · General
Harry Glanz 9M
· Medium · Lead
Connstellation 5CW
16.76mm · — · Orchestral
Connstellation 9CW
15.88mm · — · Lead
Harry Glanz 6M
· Medium · Lead
Harry Glanz 8M
· Medium · Lead
Imp. Precision 1
16.56mm · — · General
Imp. Precision 2
16.41mm · — · General
Imp. Precision 3
16.41mm · Medium · General
Imp. Precision 4
16.41mm · Medium · General
Connstellation 7BW
16.42mm · V.Deep · General
Connstellation 7CN
16.42mm · — · General
Connstellation 7CW
16.42mm · — · General
Imp. Precision 5
· Shallow · Lead
Precision 2
16.41mm · — · General
Connstellation 5CN
16.76mm · — · Orchestral
Harry Glanz 5M
· Medium · Lead
Giardinelli (41)
10C
16.00mm · Deep
17C
15.00mm · Deep
17S
15.00mm · Shallow
1VS
17.50mm · Shallow
7M
16.50mm · Medium
7VM
16.50mm · Medium
12C
15.50mm · Deep
1V
17.50mm · V.Deep
7S
16.50mm · Shallow
12M
15.50mm · Medium
12S
15.50mm · Shallow
17M
15.00mm · Medium
10B
16.00mm · V.Deep
10M
16.00mm · Medium
10V
16.00mm · V.Deep
10VS
16.00mm · Shallow
1C
17.50mm · Deep
1M
17.50mm · Medium
1VM
17.50mm · Medium
3B
17.00mm · V.Deep
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better cornet mouthpieces — Conn or Giardinelli?
Neither brand is universally better. Conn has 27 models and Giardinelli has 41. 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 Conn and Giardinelli cornet mouthpieces compare in size?
Conn averages 16.40mm cup diameter with N/Amm throat. Giardinelli averages 16.52mm cup diameter with N/Amm throat.