Giardinelli 1G vs Giardinelli 3G
The Giardinelli 1G has a wider cup diameter, the Giardinelli 1G has a larger throat opening.
Cup Diameter
The Giardinelli 1G has a cup diameter of 27.00 mm / 1.0630 in compared to 26.00 mm / 1.0236 in on the Giardinelli 3G — a difference of 1.00 mm / 0.0394 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
Both mouthpieces share a very deep cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.
Throat Diameter
The Giardinelli 1G has a wider throat (7.15 mm / 0.2815 in vs 7.00 mm / 0.2756 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.