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Denis Wick 5AL vs Marcinkiewicz 8-S

The Marcinkiewicz 8-S has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 5AL features a deeper cup, the Denis Wick 5AL has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).
Mouthpiece A
    Denis Wick 5AL
    • Trombone
    Cup depthMedium
    Best suited for
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Marcinkiewicz 8-S
      • Trombone
      Cup depthShallow
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Depth

      The Denis Wick 5AL has a medium cup while the Marcinkiewicz 8-S has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      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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