Marcinkiewicz 300 vs Marcinkiewicz 303

The Marcinkiewicz 300 has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz 303 features a deeper cup.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Marcinkiewicz 300
    • Cornet
    Cup diameter17.58 mm / 0.6921 in
    Cup depthVery shallow
    Rim width
    Throat diameter3.73 mm / 0.1469 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Marcinkiewicz 303
      • Cornet
      Cup diameter17.20 mm / 0.6772 in
      Cup depthShallow
      Rim width
      Throat diameter3.73 mm / 0.1469 in
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material

      Cup Diameter

      The Marcinkiewicz 300 has a cup diameter of 17.58 mm / 0.6921 in compared to 17.20 mm / 0.6772 in on the Marcinkiewicz 303 — a difference of 0.38 mm / 0.0150 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Marcinkiewicz 303 has a shallow cup while the Marcinkiewicz 300 has a very shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      Throat Diameter

      Throat diameters are essentially identical at 3.73 mm / 0.1469 in, so resistance feel will be comparable.

      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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