Giardinelli 5M vs Schilke 38D
The Giardinelli 5M has a wider cup diameter.
Mouthpiece A
Giardinelli 5M
• Baritone / Euphonium
Cup diameter25.00 mm / 0.9843 in
Cup depthMedium
Rim width—
Throat diameter6.00 mm / 0.2362 in
Backbore15/64" (.234)
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
High-volume projection — open throat for power
vs
Mouthpiece B
Schilke 38D
• Baritone / Euphonium
Cup diameter19.73 mm / 0.7768 in
Cup depthMedium
Rim width—
Throat diameter—
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
Cup Diameter
The Giardinelli 5M has a cup diameter of 25.00 mm / 0.9843 in compared to 19.73 mm / 0.7768 in on the Schilke 38D — a difference of 5.27 mm / 0.2075 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.
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.