Marcinkiewicz CH 1.5G vs Marcinkiewicz CH 5J BS

The Marcinkiewicz CH 1.5G has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz CH 5J BS features a deeper cup, the Marcinkiewicz CH 1.5G has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Marcinkiewicz CH 1.5G
    • Trombone
    Cup diameter27.84 mm / 1.0961 in
    Cup depthVery shallow
    Rim width
    Throat diameter7.14 mm / 0.2811 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Marcinkiewicz CH 5J BS
      • Trombone
      Cup diameter25.55 mm / 1.0059 in
      Cup depthDeep
      Rim width
      Throat diameter7.04 mm / 0.2772 in
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Marcinkiewicz CH 1.5G has a cup diameter of 27.84 mm / 1.0961 in compared to 25.55 mm / 1.0059 in on the Marcinkiewicz CH 5J BS — a difference of 2.29 mm / 0.0902 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Marcinkiewicz CH 5J BS has a deep cup while the Marcinkiewicz CH 1.5G has a very shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      Throat Diameter

      The Marcinkiewicz CH 1.5G has a wider throat (7.14 mm / 0.2811 in vs 7.04 mm / 0.2772 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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