Curry vs Kelly Cornet Mouthpieces
Curry offers 55 cornet mouthpieces (made in United States), while Kelly has 9 models (made in United States). On average, Curry cups measure 16.79mm versus 16.37mm for Kelly. 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
Kelly
Models9
Avg cup16.37mm
Avg throat3.87mm
Common styleGeneral
CountryUnited States
Curry vs Kelly — head-to-head comparisons
- Curry 1.5 DC vs Kelly 3C
- Curry 1.5 DC vs Kelly 5C
- Curry 1.5 DC vs Kelly 7C
- Curry 1.5 DC vs Kelly 7C-UK
- Curry 1.25 DC vs Kelly 3C
- Curry 1.25 DC vs Kelly 5C
- Curry 1.25 DC vs Kelly 7C
- Curry 1.25 DC vs Kelly 7C-UK
- Curry 1.5 VC vs Kelly 3C
- Curry 1.5 VC vs Kelly 5C
- Curry 1.5 VC vs Kelly 7C
- Curry 1.5 VC vs Kelly 7C-UK
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
5 VC
16.76mm · V.Deep
2 DC
16.97mm · V.Deep
3 VC.
16.89mm · V.Deep
1.25 VC
17.07mm · V.Deep
2 BBC
16.97mm · V.Deep
2 TC
16.97mm · Deep
3 BBC.
16.89mm · V.Deep
7 P
16.56mm · Medium
1.5 BBC
17.02mm · V.Deep
10.5 TC
15.88mm · Deep
1H TC
17.37mm · Deep
2 P
16.97mm · Medium
2 VC
16.97mm · V.Deep
5 BBC
16.76mm · V.Deep
6 BBC
16.71mm · V.Deep
6 P
16.71mm · Medium
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better cornet mouthpieces — Curry or Kelly?
Neither brand is universally better. Curry has 55 models and Kelly has 9. 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 Kelly cornet mouthpieces compare in size?
Curry averages 16.79mm cup diameter with 3.95mm throat. Kelly averages 16.37mm cup diameter with 3.87mm throat.