Curry vs Giardinelli Cornet Mouthpieces
Curry offers 55 cornet mouthpieces (made in United States), while Giardinelli has 41 models (made in United States). On average, Curry cups measure 16.79mm versus 16.52mm for Giardinelli. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Curry
Models55
Avg cup16.79mm
Avg throat3.95mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Giardinelli
Models41
Avg cup16.52mm
Avg throat—
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Curry vs Giardinelli — head-to-head comparisons
- Curry 1.5 DC vs Giardinelli 17S
- Curry 1.5 DC vs Giardinelli 1V
- Curry 1.5 DC vs Giardinelli 7S
- Curry 1.5 DC vs Giardinelli 7VM
- Curry 1.25 DC vs Giardinelli 17S
- Curry 1.25 DC vs Giardinelli 1V
- Curry 1.25 DC vs Giardinelli 7S
- Curry 1.25 DC vs Giardinelli 7VM
- Curry 1.5 VC vs Giardinelli 17S
- Curry 1.5 VC vs Giardinelli 1V
- Curry 1.5 VC vs Giardinelli 7S
- Curry 1.5 VC vs Giardinelli 7VM
All models
Curry (55)
1.5 DC
17.02mm · V.Deep
1.25 DC
17.07mm · V.Deep
1.5 VC
17.02mm · V.Deep
3 DC.
16.89mm · V.Deep
1.25 VC
17.07mm · V.Deep
2 DC
16.97mm · V.Deep
3 BBC.
16.89mm · V.Deep
3 VC.
16.89mm · V.Deep
5 VC
16.76mm · V.Deep
1H TC
17.37mm · Deep
2 P
16.97mm · Medium
2 TC
16.97mm · Deep
2 VC
16.97mm · V.Deep
6 P
16.71mm · Medium
7 P
16.56mm · Medium
7 TC
16.56mm · Deep
7 VC
16.56mm · V.Deep
1 VC
17.27mm · V.Deep
1.25 BBC
17.07mm · V.Deep
1.5 BBC
17.02mm · V.Deep
Giardinelli (41)
17S
15.00mm · Shallow
1V
17.50mm · V.Deep
7S
16.50mm · Shallow
7VM
16.50mm · Medium
10B
16.00mm · V.Deep
10V
16.00mm · V.Deep
17C
15.00mm · Deep
1VS
17.50mm · Shallow
3S
17.00mm · Shallow
3VM
17.00mm · Medium
3VS
17.00mm · Shallow
6V
16.70mm · V.Deep
7VS
16.50mm · Shallow
10C
16.00mm · Deep
12C
15.50mm · Deep
1M
17.50mm · Medium
1VM
17.50mm · Medium
3C
17.00mm · Deep
6M
16.70mm · Medium
6S
16.70mm · Shallow
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better cornet mouthpieces — Curry or Giardinelli?
Neither brand is universally better. Curry has 55 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 Curry and Giardinelli cornet mouthpieces compare in size?
Curry averages 16.79mm cup diameter with 3.95mm throat. Giardinelli averages 16.52mm cup diameter with N/Amm throat.