Denis Wick SFL vs Marcinkiewicz CH 303FL

The Marcinkiewicz CH 303FL has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick SFL has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Denis Wick SFL
    • Flugelhorn
    Cup diameter16.00 mm / 0.6299 in
    Cup depthMedium
    Rim width5.30 mm / 0.2087 in
    Throat diameter4.45 mm / 0.1752 in
    Backboreopen
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    🎵All-round versatile — balanced cup for general playing
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Marcinkiewicz CH 303FL
      • Flugelhorn
      Cup diameter17.20 mm / 0.6772 in
      Cup depthMedium
      Rim width
      Throat diameter4.32 mm / 0.1701 in
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Marcinkiewicz CH 303FL has a cup diameter of 17.20 mm / 0.6772 in compared to 16.00 mm / 0.6299 in on the Denis Wick SFL — a difference of 1.20 mm / 0.0472 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

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

      Throat Diameter

      The Denis Wick SFL has a wider throat (4.45 mm / 0.1752 in vs 4.32 mm / 0.1701 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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