Denis Wick 4B vs Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard)
The Denis Wick 4B has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard) features a deeper cup, the Denis Wick 4B has a larger throat opening.
Cup Diameter
The Denis Wick 4B has a cup diameter of 16.50 mm / 0.6496 in compared to 16.33 mm / 0.6429 in on the Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard) — a difference of 0.17 mm / 0.0067 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
The Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard) has a very deep cup while the Denis Wick 4B has a medium cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
Throat Diameter
The Denis Wick 4B has a wider throat (4.27 mm / 0.1681 in vs 3.86 mm / 0.1520 in). A wider throat allows more air through, increasing volume and projection but reducing resistance.
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.
Compare Denis Wick 4B with others
Compare Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard) with others
- Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard) vs Bach 8½A
- Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard) vs Curry 1.25 DC
- Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard) vs Curry 1.5 DC
- Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard) vs Denis Wick 4B
- Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard) vs Curry 1.5 VC
- Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard) vs Marcinkiewicz 5*W (Endorsee)