Which has a bigger cup — Curry 5M Small Shank or Marcinkiewicz 7G?

The Marcinkiewicz 7G has a cup diameter of 25.78 mm / 1.0150 in compared to 25.55 mm / 1.0060 in on the Curry 5M Small Shank — a difference of 0.23 mm / 0.0090 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Curry 5M Small Shank and Marcinkiewicz 7G?

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

Curry 5M Small Shank vs Marcinkiewicz 7G

Name: Marcinkiewicz 7G
Brand: Marcinkiewicz

The Marcinkiewicz 7G has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz 7G 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 5M Small Shank

• Trombone

Backbore—

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Marcinkiewicz 7G

• 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 5M Small Shank vs Marcinkiewicz 7G

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