Which has a bigger cup — Denis Wick 2B or Marcinkiewicz 4*W (Standard)?

The Marcinkiewicz 4*W (Standard) has a cup diameter of 17.17 mm / 0.6760 in compared to 17.00 mm / 0.6693 in on the Denis Wick 2B — a difference of 0.17 mm / 0.0067 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 4*W (Standard)?

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

Denis Wick 2B vs Marcinkiewicz 4*W (Standard)

Name: Marcinkiewicz 4*W (Standard)
Brand: Marcinkiewicz

The Marcinkiewicz 4*W (Standard) 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

The taper behind the throat leading to the shank. Affects projection and tone character.

Mouthpiece A

Denis Wick 2B

• Cornet

BackboreV-type

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Marcinkiewicz 4*W (Standard)

• Cornet

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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Denis Wick 2B vs Marcinkiewicz 4*W (Standard)

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