Which has a bigger cup — Marcinkiewicz 6C (Standard) or Marcinkiewicz 7CW (Standard)?

The Marcinkiewicz 7CW (Standard) has a cup diameter of 16.97 mm / 0.6681 in compared to 16.87 mm / 0.6642 in on the Marcinkiewicz 6C (Standard) — a difference of 0.10 mm / 0.0039 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Marcinkiewicz 6C (Standard) and Marcinkiewicz 7CW (Standard)?

Both mouthpieces share a deep cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.

Marcinkiewicz 6C (Standard) vs Marcinkiewicz 7CW (Standard)

Name: Marcinkiewicz 7CW (Standard)
Brand: Marcinkiewicz

The Marcinkiewicz 7CW (Standard) has a wider cup diameter.

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

The taper behind the throat leading to the shank. Affects projection and tone character.

Mouthpiece A

Marcinkiewicz 6C (Standard)

• Cornet

Backbore—

Best suited for

🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

Mouthpiece B

Marcinkiewicz 7CW (Standard)

• Cornet

Backbore—

Best suited for

🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

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 6C (Standard) vs Marcinkiewicz 7CW (Standard)

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