Giardinelli 3M vs Schilke 57
The Schilke 57 has a wider cup diameter, the Giardinelli 3M has a larger throat opening.
Cup Diameter
The Schilke 57 has a cup diameter of 26.52 mm / 1.0441 in compared to 26.30 mm / 1.0354 in on the Giardinelli 3M — a difference of 0.22 mm / 0.0087 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 Giardinelli 3M has a wider throat (6.40 mm / 0.2520 in vs 5.95 mm / 0.2343 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.