Which has a bigger cup — Curry 6 DC or Kelly 5C?

The Kelly 5C has a cup diameter of 16.76 mm / 0.6598 in compared to 16.71 mm / 0.6580 in on the Curry 6 DC — a difference of 0.05 mm / 0.0018 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Curry 6 DC and Kelly 5C?

Both mouthpieces share a very deep cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.

Curry 6 DC vs Kelly 5C

Name: Kelly 5C
Brand: Kelly

The Kelly 5C has a wider cup diameter, the Curry 6 DC has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material

The taper behind the throat leading to the shank. Affects projection and tone character.

Mouthpiece A

Curry 6 DC

• Cornet

Backbore—

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Kelly 5C

• Cornet

General

BackboreM

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

📋Mid-range all-purpose

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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