Which has a bigger cup — Denis Wick 2B or Marcinkiewicz Claude Gordon Cornet?

The Marcinkiewicz Claude Gordon Cornet has a cup diameter of 17.32 mm / 0.6819 in compared to 17.00 mm / 0.6693 in on the Denis Wick 2B — a difference of 0.32 mm / 0.0126 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Denis Wick 2B and Marcinkiewicz Claude Gordon Cornet?

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

Denis Wick 2B vs Marcinkiewicz Claude Gordon Cornet

Name: Marcinkiewicz Claude Gordon Cornet
Brand: Marcinkiewicz

The Marcinkiewicz Claude Gordon Cornet has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 2B has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material

Base metal or construction (e.g. brass, stainless steel, plastic). Influences weight, response, and tone color.

Mouthpiece A

Denis Wick 2B

• Cornet

Material—

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Marcinkiewicz Claude Gordon Cornet

• Cornet

Material—

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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