Marcinkiewicz 11 vs Monette Unity TS11

The Marcinkiewicz 11 has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz 11 features a deeper cup, the Marcinkiewicz 11 has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Marcinkiewicz 11
    • Trombone
    Cup diameter25.40 mm / 1.0000 in
    Cup depthDeep
    Rim width
    Throat diameter5.94 mm / 0.2339 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Monette Unity TS11
      • Trombone
      Cup diameter24.70 mm / 0.9724 in
      Cup depthShallow
      Rim width
      Throat diameter5.85 mm / 0.2303 in
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Marcinkiewicz 11 has a cup diameter of 25.40 mm / 1.0000 in compared to 24.70 mm / 0.9724 in on the Monette Unity TS11 — a difference of 0.70 mm / 0.0276 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Marcinkiewicz 11 has a deep cup while the Monette Unity TS11 has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      Throat Diameter

      The Marcinkiewicz 11 has a wider throat (5.94 mm / 0.2339 in vs 5.85 mm / 0.2303 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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