Which has a bigger cup — Curry 12S or Marcinkiewicz 8H-S?

The Marcinkiewicz 8H-S has a cup diameter of 26.06 mm / 1.0260 in compared to 24.23 mm / 0.9540 in on the Curry 12S — a difference of 1.83 mm / 0.0720 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Curry 12S and Marcinkiewicz 8H-S?

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

Curry 12S vs Marcinkiewicz 8H-S

Name: Marcinkiewicz 8H-S
Brand: Marcinkiewicz

The Marcinkiewicz 8H-S has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz 8H-S 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 12S

• Trombone

Backbore—

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Marcinkiewicz 8H-S

• Trombone

Backbore—

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

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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Curry 12S vs Marcinkiewicz 8H-S

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