Which has a bigger cup — Curry 1H P or Marcinkiewicz 1 / 5B?

The Curry 1H P has a cup diameter of 17.37 mm / 0.6840 in compared to 17.35 mm / 0.6831 in on the Marcinkiewicz 1 / 5B — a difference of 0.02 mm / 0.0009 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Curry 1H P and Marcinkiewicz 1 / 5B?

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

Curry 1H P vs Marcinkiewicz 1 / 5B

Name: Marcinkiewicz 1 / 5B
Brand: Marcinkiewicz

The Curry 1H P has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz 1 / 5B 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 1H P

• Cornet

Backbore—

Mouthpiece B

Marcinkiewicz 1 / 5B

• 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.