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Marcinkiewicz CH 15S vs Marcinkiewicz E17B. O'Donnell

The Marcinkiewicz E17B. O'Donnell has a wider cup diameter.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Marcinkiewicz CH 15S
    • Trumpet
    Cup diameter16.31 mm / 0.6421 in
    Cup depthVery deep
    Rim width—
    Throat diameter3.73 mm / 0.1469 in
    Backbore—
    Finish—
    Material—
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Marcinkiewicz E17B. O'Donnell
      • Trumpet
      Cup diameter16.36 mm / 0.6441 in
      Cup depthVery deep
      Rim width—
      Throat diameter3.73 mm / 0.1469 in
      Backbore—
      Finish—
      Material—

      Cup Diameter

      The Marcinkiewicz E17B. O'Donnell has a cup diameter of 16.36 mm / 0.6441 in compared to 16.31 mm / 0.6421 in on the Marcinkiewicz CH 15S — a difference of 0.05 mm / 0.0020 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      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 3.73 mm / 0.1469 in, 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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