Denis Wick 4N vs Marcinkiewicz CH EF 21J. Cox

The Denis Wick 4N has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 4N has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Denis Wick 4N
    • French Horn
    Cup diameter18.00 mm / 0.7087 in
    Cup depthVery deep
    Rim width3.92 mm / 0.1543 in
    Throat diameter4.70 mm / 0.1850 in
    Backborebarrel
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Marcinkiewicz CH EF 21J. Cox
      • French Horn
      Cup diameter17.48 mm / 0.6882 in
      Cup depthVery deep
      Rim width
      Throat diameter4.57 mm / 0.1799 in
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Denis Wick 4N has a cup diameter of 18.00 mm / 0.7087 in compared to 17.48 mm / 0.6882 in on the Marcinkiewicz CH EF 21J. Cox — a difference of 0.52 mm / 0.0205 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

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

      Throat Diameter

      The Denis Wick 4N has a wider throat (4.70 mm / 0.1850 in vs 4.57 mm / 0.1799 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.

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