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Marcinkiewicz CH 8H BS / 6.5 AL vs Marcinkiewicz CH 8H / 1.6 AL

Both mouthpieces share similar core dimensions — the differences are in the details.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Marcinkiewicz CH 8H BS / 6.5 AL
    • Trombone
    Cup diameter26.06 mm
    Cup depthVery deep
    Rim width—
    Throat diameter6.76 mm
    Backbore—
    Finish—
    Material—
    Best suited for
    🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Marcinkiewicz CH 8H / 1.6 AL
      • Trombone
      Cup diameter26.06 mm
      Cup depthVery deep
      Rim width—
      Throat diameter6.76 mm
      Backbore—
      Finish—
      Material—
      Best suited for
      🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      Both mouthpieces have virtually identical cup diameters at 26.06 mm.

      Cup Depth

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

      Throat Diameter

      Throat diameters are essentially identical at 6.76 mm, 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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