Curry 1.25 DC vs Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard)
The Curry 1.25 DC has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard) has a larger throat opening.
Cup Diameter
The Curry 1.25 DC has a cup diameter of 17.07 mm / 0.6720 in compared to 16.33 mm / 0.6429 in on the Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard) — a difference of 0.74 mm / 0.0291 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
Both mouthpieces share a very deep cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.
Throat Diameter
The Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard) has a wider throat (3.86 mm / 0.1520 in vs 3.81 mm / 0.1500 in). A wider throat allows more air through, increasing volume and projection but reducing resistance.
Which is better?
Neither mouthpiece clearly dominates the other — the right choice depends on your embouchure, playing style, and the sound you're after. Try both if possible.
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