Which has a bigger cup — Denis Wick 3 or Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard)?

The Denis Wick 3 has a cup diameter of 16.75 mm / 0.6594 in compared to 16.33 mm / 0.6429 in on the Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard) — a difference of 0.42 mm / 0.0165 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Denis Wick 3 and Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard)?

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

Denis Wick 3 vs Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard)

Name: Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard)
Brand: Marcinkiewicz

The Denis Wick 3 has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 3 has a larger throat opening.

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

The width of the rim surface that contacts the lips. Wider rims improve endurance; narrower rims improve flexibility.

Mouthpiece A

Denis Wick 3

• Cornet

Rim width5.05 mm / 0.1988 in

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard)

• Cornet

Rim width—

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 3 vs Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard)

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