Which has a bigger cup — Marcinkiewicz CH 7 or Yamaha TR-14D4?

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.

How does cup depth compare between Marcinkiewicz CH 7 and Yamaha TR-14D4?

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

Marcinkiewicz CH 7 vs Yamaha TR-14D4

Name: Yamaha TR-14D4
Brand: Yamaha

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

Base metal or construction (e.g. brass, stainless steel, plastic). Influences weight, response, and tone color.

Mouthpiece A

Marcinkiewicz CH 7

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Material—

Best suited for

🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

Mouthpiece B

Yamaha TR-14D4

• Trumpet

Material—

Best suited for

🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

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 CH 7 vs Yamaha TR-14D4

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