Giardinelli S15 vs Marcinkiewicz CH 17S
The Giardinelli S15 has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz CH 17S features a deeper cup, the Giardinelli S15 has a larger throat opening.
How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).
Mouthpiece A
Giardinelli S15
• French Horn
Cup depthDeep
Best suited for
Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
High-volume projection — open throat for power
vs
Mouthpiece B
Marcinkiewicz CH 17S
• French Horn
Cup depthVery deep
Best suited for
Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
High-volume projection — open throat for power
Cup Depth
The Marcinkiewicz CH 17S has a very deep cup while the Giardinelli S15 has a deep cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
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.