Marcinkiewicz 303FL vs Marcinkiewicz CH BSC FL

The Marcinkiewicz 303FL has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz CH BSC FL has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Marcinkiewicz 303FL
    • Flugelhorn
    Cup diameter17.20 mm / 0.6772 in
    Cup depthVery shallow
    Rim width
    Throat diameter4.32 mm / 0.1701 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Marcinkiewicz CH BSC FL
      • Flugelhorn
      Cup diameter16.74 mm / 0.6591 in
      Cup depthVery shallow
      Rim width
      Throat diameter4.39 mm / 0.1728 in
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Marcinkiewicz 303FL has a cup diameter of 17.20 mm / 0.6772 in compared to 16.74 mm / 0.6591 in on the Marcinkiewicz CH BSC FL — a difference of 0.46 mm / 0.0181 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

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

      Throat Diameter

      The Marcinkiewicz CH BSC FL has a wider throat (4.39 mm / 0.1728 in vs 4.32 mm / 0.1701 in). A wider throat allows more air through, increasing volume and projection but reducing resistance.

      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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