Which has a bigger cup — GR Technologies 63Z** or Schilke 13A4a?

The Schilke 13A4a has a cup diameter of 16.76 mm / 0.6598 in compared to 16.00 mm / 0.6299 in on the GR Technologies 63Z** — a difference of 0.76 mm / 0.0299 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between GR Technologies 63Z** and Schilke 13A4a?

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

GR Technologies 63Z** vs Schilke 13A4a

Name: Schilke 13A4a
Brand: Schilke

The Schilke 13A4a has a wider cup diameter.

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

The width of the rim surface that contacts the lips. Wider rims improve endurance; narrower rims improve flexibility.

Mouthpiece A

GR Technologies 63Z**

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Best suited for

🎺Lead / commercial — shallow cup for brightness and range

Mouthpiece B

Schilke 13A4a

• Trumpet

Rim width—

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.

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GR Technologies 63Z** vs Schilke 13A4a

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