Marcinkiewicz CH 7 vs Yamaha TR-14D4

The Marcinkiewicz CH 7 has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz CH 7 has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Marcinkiewicz CH 7
    • Trumpet
    Cup diameter16.84 mm / 0.6630 in
    Cup depthDeep
    Rim width
    Throat diameter3.66 mm / 0.1441 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Yamaha TR-14D4
      • Trumpet
      Cup diameter16.80 mm / 0.6614 in
      Cup depthDeep
      Rim width
      Throat diameter3.65 mm / 0.1437 in
      BackboreSemi-narrow
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

      Cup Diameter

      The Marcinkiewicz CH 7 has a cup diameter of 16.84 mm / 0.6630 in compared to 16.80 mm / 0.6614 in on the Yamaha TR-14D4 — a difference of 0.04 mm / 0.0016 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

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

      Throat Diameter

      The Marcinkiewicz CH 7 has a wider throat (3.66 mm / 0.1441 in vs 3.65 mm / 0.1437 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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