Which has a bigger cup — Marcinkiewicz 8H-S or Yamaha SL-46BS?

The Marcinkiewicz 8H-S has a cup diameter of 26.06 mm / 1.0260 in compared to 24.58 mm / 0.9677 in on the Yamaha SL-46BS — a difference of 1.48 mm / 0.0583 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Marcinkiewicz 8H-S and Yamaha SL-46BS?

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

Marcinkiewicz 8H-S vs Yamaha SL-46BS

Name: Yamaha SL-46BS
Brand: Yamaha

The Marcinkiewicz 8H-S has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz 8H-S has a larger throat opening.

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 8H-S

• Trombone

Backbore—

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Yamaha SL-46BS

• Trombone

BackboreSemi-narrow

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

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 8H-S vs Yamaha SL-46BS

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