Which has a bigger cup — Curry 1 P or Marcinkiewicz 309?

The Curry 1 P has a cup diameter of 17.27 mm / 0.6800 in compared to 17.20 mm / 0.6772 in on the Marcinkiewicz 309 — a difference of 0.07 mm / 0.0028 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Curry 1 P and Marcinkiewicz 309?

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

Curry 1 P vs Marcinkiewicz 309

Name: Marcinkiewicz 309
Brand: Marcinkiewicz

The Curry 1 P has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz 309 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 1 P

• Cornet

Backbore—

Mouthpiece B

Marcinkiewicz 309

• Cornet

Backbore—

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.