Which has a bigger cup — Giardinelli 6V or Giardinelli 7V?

The Giardinelli 6V has a cup diameter of 16.70 mm / 0.6575 in compared to 16.50 mm / 0.6496 in on the Giardinelli 7V — a difference of 0.20 mm / 0.0079 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Giardinelli 6V and Giardinelli 7V?

Both mouthpieces share a very deep cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.

Giardinelli 6V vs Giardinelli 7V

Name: Giardinelli 7V
Brand: Giardinelli

The Giardinelli 6V has a wider cup diameter.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material

The narrowest point at the bottom of the cup. Affects resistance, volume, and tone color.

Mouthpiece A

Giardinelli 6V

• Cornet

Throat diameter—

Mouthpiece B

Giardinelli 7V

• Cornet

Throat diameter—

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.