Marcinkiewicz 1 1/4C (Standard) vs Marcinkiewicz 4 / 7C

The Marcinkiewicz 1 1/4C (Standard) has a wider cup diameter.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Marcinkiewicz 1 1/4C (Standard)
    • Cornet
    Cup diameter17.45 mm / 0.6870 in
    Cup depthDeep
    Rim width
    Throat diameter3.73 mm / 0.1469 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Marcinkiewicz 4 / 7C
      • Cornet
      Cup diameter17.20 mm / 0.6772 in
      Cup depthDeep
      Rim width
      Throat diameter3.73 mm / 0.1469 in
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

      Cup Diameter

      The Marcinkiewicz 1 1/4C (Standard) has a cup diameter of 17.45 mm / 0.6870 in compared to 17.20 mm / 0.6772 in on the Marcinkiewicz 4 / 7C — a difference of 0.25 mm / 0.0098 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      Both mouthpieces share a deep 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.

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