Which has a bigger cup — Denis Wick 4B or Marcinkiewicz Claude Gordon Cornet?

The Marcinkiewicz Claude Gordon Cornet has a cup diameter of 17.32 mm / 0.6819 in compared to 16.50 mm / 0.6496 in on the Denis Wick 4B — a difference of 0.82 mm / 0.0323 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Denis Wick 4B 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 4B 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 4B 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 4B

• Cornet

BackboreV-type

Best suited for

🎵All-round versatile — balanced cup for general playing

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Marcinkiewicz Claude Gordon Cornet

• 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 4B vs Marcinkiewicz Claude Gordon Cornet

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