Marcinkiewicz 6 / 10.5C vs Marcinkiewicz 6C (Standard)

The Marcinkiewicz 6C (Standard) has a wider cup diameter.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Marcinkiewicz 6 / 10.5C
    • Cornet
    Cup diameter16.84 mm / 0.6630 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 6C (Standard)
      • Cornet
      Cup diameter16.87 mm / 0.6642 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 6C (Standard) has a cup diameter of 16.87 mm / 0.6642 in compared to 16.84 mm / 0.6630 in on the Marcinkiewicz 6 / 10.5C — a difference of 0.03 mm / 0.0012 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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