Which has a bigger cup — Denis Wick 5AL or Marcinkiewicz EBT3E. Tack?

The Marcinkiewicz EBT3E. Tack has a cup diameter of 28.35 mm / 1.1161 in compared to 25.73 mm / 1.0130 in on the Denis Wick 5AL — a difference of 2.62 mm / 0.1031 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Denis Wick 5AL and Marcinkiewicz EBT3E. Tack?

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

Denis Wick 5AL vs Marcinkiewicz EBT3E. Tack

Name: Marcinkiewicz EBT3E. Tack
Brand: Marcinkiewicz

The Marcinkiewicz EBT3E. Tack has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 5AL has a larger throat opening.

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

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Mouthpiece A

Denis Wick 5AL

• Trombone

Finish—

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Marcinkiewicz EBT3E. Tack

• Trombone

Finish—

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 5AL vs Marcinkiewicz EBT3E. Tack

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