Marcinkiewicz 1 / 5B vs Marcinkiewicz 2 / 7B
The Marcinkiewicz 1 / 5B has a wider cup diameter.
Mouthpiece A
Marcinkiewicz 1 / 5B
• Cornet
Cup diameter17.35 mm / 0.6831 in
Cup depthMedium
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.73 mm / 0.1469 in
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
vs
Mouthpiece B
Marcinkiewicz 2 / 7B
• Cornet
Cup diameter17.27 mm / 0.6799 in
Cup depthMedium
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.73 mm / 0.1469 in
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
Cup Diameter
The Marcinkiewicz 1 / 5B has a cup diameter of 17.35 mm / 0.6831 in compared to 17.27 mm / 0.6799 in on the Marcinkiewicz 2 / 7B — a difference of 0.08 mm / 0.0031 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
Both mouthpieces share a medium cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.
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.