Giardinelli 10VS vs Schilke 13A4a
The Schilke 13A4a has a wider cup diameter.
Mouthpiece A
Giardinelli 10VS
• Trumpet
Cup diameter16.00 mm / 0.6299 in
Cup depthShallow
Rim width—
Throat diameter—
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
Lead / commercial — shallow cup for brightness and range
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Mouthpiece B
Schilke 13A4a
• Trumpet
Cup diameter16.76 mm / 0.6598 in
Cup depthShallow
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.66 mm / 0.1441 in
Backbore27
Finish—
Material—
Cup Diameter
The Schilke 13A4a has a cup diameter of 16.76 mm / 0.6598 in compared to 16.00 mm / 0.6299 in on the Giardinelli 10VS — a difference of 0.76 mm / 0.0299 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
Both mouthpieces share a shallow cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.
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.