Marcinkiewicz CH W1 vs Marcinkiewicz 25

The Marcinkiewicz CH W1 has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz CH W1 features a deeper cup, the Marcinkiewicz 25 has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Marcinkiewicz CH W1
    • Tuba
    Cup diameter33.66 mm / 1.3252 in
    Cup depthMedium
    Rim width
    Throat diameter7.67 mm / 0.3020 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Marcinkiewicz 25
      • Tuba
      Cup diameter31.24 mm / 1.2299 in
      Cup depthShallow
      Rim width
      Throat diameter8.33 mm / 0.3280 in
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Marcinkiewicz CH W1 has a cup diameter of 33.66 mm / 1.3252 in compared to 31.24 mm / 1.2299 in on the Marcinkiewicz 25 — a difference of 2.42 mm / 0.0953 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Marcinkiewicz CH W1 has a medium cup while the Marcinkiewicz 25 has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      Throat Diameter

      The Marcinkiewicz 25 has a wider throat (8.33 mm / 0.3280 in vs 7.67 mm / 0.3020 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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