Curry 10.5 TF vs Kelly 5C-BUGLE
The Kelly 5C-BUGLE has a wider cup diameter, the Kelly 5C-BUGLE features a deeper cup, the Kelly 5C-BUGLE has a larger throat opening.
How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).
Mouthpiece A
Curry 10.5 TF
• Trumpet
Cup depthDeep
vs
Mouthpiece B
Kelly 5C-BUGLE
• Trumpet
GeneralCup depthVery deep
Best suited for
High-volume projection — open throat for power
Mid-range bugle use
Cup Depth
The Kelly 5C-BUGLE has a very deep cup while the Curry 10.5 TF has a deep cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
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.