Which has a bigger cup — Marcinkiewicz Claude Gordon Cornet or Monette Cornet C4LVS?

The Marcinkiewicz Claude Gordon Cornet has a cup diameter of 17.32 mm / 0.6819 in compared to 16.20 mm / 0.6378 in on the Monette Cornet C4LVS — a difference of 1.12 mm / 0.0441 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

Marcinkiewicz Claude Gordon Cornet vs Monette Cornet C4LVS

Name: Monette Cornet C4LVS
Brand: Monette

The Marcinkiewicz Claude Gordon Cornet has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz Claude Gordon Cornet has a larger throat opening.

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

How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).

Mouthpiece A

Marcinkiewicz Claude Gordon Cornet

• Cornet

Cup depthMedium

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Monette Cornet C4LVS

• Cornet

Cup depthMedium

Best suited for

🎵All-round versatile — balanced cup for general playing

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.

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Marcinkiewicz Claude Gordon Cornet vs Monette Cornet C4LVS

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