Bob Reeves vs Curry Flugelhorn Mouthpieces
Bob Reeves offers 28 flugelhorn mouthpieces (made in United States), while Curry has 33 models (made in United States). On average, Bob Reeves cups measure 16.76mm versus 16.79mm for Curry. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Bob Reeves
Models28
Avg cup16.76mm
Avg throat—
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Curry
Models33
Avg cup16.79mm
Avg throat4.10mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Bob Reeves vs Curry — head-to-head comparisons
- Bob Reeves 43/DF vs Curry 1 FL
- Bob Reeves 43/DF vs Curry 1 FLD
- Bob Reeves 43/DF vs Curry 5 FLD
- Bob Reeves 43/DF vs Curry 8.5 J
- Bob Reeves 42/DF vs Curry 1 FL
- Bob Reeves 42/DF vs Curry 1 FLD
- Bob Reeves 42/DF vs Curry 5 FLD
- Bob Reeves 42/DF vs Curry 8.5 J
- Bob Reeves 43/FE vs Curry 1 FL
- Bob Reeves 43/FE vs Curry 1 FLD
- Bob Reeves 43/FE vs Curry 5 FLD
- Bob Reeves 43/FE vs Curry 8.5 J
All models
Bob Reeves (28)
43/DF
17.07mm · Deep
42/DF
16.67mm · Deep
43/FE
17.07mm · Medium
43N/DF
17.07mm · Deep
43/HF
17.07mm · V.Deep
43N/HF
17.07mm · V.Deep
43W/DF
17.07mm · Deep
40/DF
15.88mm · Deep
40/F
15.88mm · Medium
40/HF
15.88mm · V.Deep
42/HF
16.67mm · V.Deep
43.5/F
17.26mm · Medium
43/F
17.07mm · Medium
43N/F
17.07mm · Medium
42/F
16.67mm · Medium
43.5/DF
17.26mm · Deep
43W/FE
17.07mm · Medium
40/FE
15.88mm · Medium
41/DF
16.27mm · Deep
43N/FE
17.07mm · Medium
Curry (33)
1 FL
17.27mm · Medium
1 FLD
17.27mm · V.Deep
5 FLD
16.76mm · V.Deep
8.5 J
16.23mm · Medium
3. FLD
16.89mm · V.Deep
2 FLD
16.97mm · V.Deep
3. J
16.89mm · Medium
5 FL
16.76mm · Medium
6 FLD
16.71mm · V.Deep
7 FLD
16.56mm · V.Deep
1.5 FLD
17.02mm · V.Deep
2 FL
16.97mm · Medium
3. FL
16.89mm · Medium
1 J
17.27mm · Medium
1H FLD
17.37mm · V.Deep
6 FL
16.71mm · Medium
7 FL
16.56mm · Medium
8.5 FL
16.23mm · Medium
8.5 FLD
16.23mm · V.Deep
1.25 FLD
17.07mm · V.Deep
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better flugelhorn mouthpieces — Bob Reeves or Curry?
Neither brand is universally better. Bob Reeves has 28 models and Curry has 33. The best choice depends on your playing style, preferred cup depth, and tonal goals. Compare specific models head-to-head to find the right fit.
How do Bob Reeves and Curry flugelhorn mouthpieces compare in size?
Bob Reeves averages 16.76mm cup diameter with N/Amm throat. Curry averages 16.79mm cup diameter with 4.10mm throat.