Bach vs Bob Reeves Trumpet Mouthpieces
Bach offers 103 trumpet mouthpieces (made in United States), while Bob Reeves has 719 models (made in United States). On average, Bach cups measure 16.21mm versus 16.74mm for Bob Reeves. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Bach
Models103
Avg cup16.21mm
Avg throat3.68mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Bob Reeves
Models719
Avg cup16.74mm
Avg throat3.66mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Bach vs Bob Reeves — head-to-head comparisons
- Bach 3C vs Bob Reeves 40/SV/692sL
- Bach 3C vs Bob Reeves 42/SV/692s
- Bach 3C vs Bob Reeves 42/ES/692sL
- Bach 3C vs Bob Reeves Piccolo 40/SV/692sL
- Bach 1½C vs Bob Reeves 40/SV/692sL
- Bach 1½C vs Bob Reeves 42/SV/692s
- Bach 1½C vs Bob Reeves 42/ES/692sL
- Bach 1½C vs Bob Reeves Piccolo 40/SV/692sL
- Bach 1 vs Bob Reeves 40/SV/692sL
- Bach 1 vs Bob Reeves 42/SV/692s
- Bach 1 vs Bob Reeves 42/ES/692sL
- Bach 1 vs Bob Reeves Piccolo 40/SV/692sL
All models
Bach (103)
3C
16.30mm · Medium
1½C
17.00mm · Medium
1
17.50mm · V.Deep
5C
16.25mm · Medium
1¼C
17.00mm · Medium
10½C
15.90mm · Medium
3
16.30mm · V.Deep
7C
16.20mm · Medium
5B
16.25mm · Deep
1C
17.00mm · Medium
10
16.00mm · V.Deep
3D
16.30mm · Shallow
7
16.20mm · V.Deep
7EW
16.20mm · Shallow
10¾CW
15.75mm · Medium
Mega Tone 5B
16.25mm · Deep
10½CW
15.90mm · Medium
10½EW
15.90mm · Shallow
3B
16.30mm · Deep
3CW
16.30mm · Medium
Bob Reeves (719)
40/SV/692sL
15.88mm · Shallow
42/SV/692s
16.67mm · Shallow
42/ES/692sL
16.67mm · V.Shallow
Piccolo 40/SV/692sL
15.88mm · Shallow
Piccolo 43.5/SV/692
17.26mm · Shallow
Piccolo 43N/M/X
17.07mm · Medium
42/ES/692
16.67mm · V.Shallow
43/C/s
17.07mm · Deep
Piccolo 40/SV/X
15.88mm · Shallow
40/SV/2
15.88mm · Shallow
Piccolo 42/ES/X
16.67mm · V.Shallow
40/C/2
15.88mm · Deep
40/D/692
15.88mm · Deep
40/M/692s
15.88mm · Medium
43.5/B/s
17.26mm · V.Deep
Cat Anderson
15.00mm · V.Shallow
Classical 6C
16.20mm · Medium
Piccolo 42/SV/X
16.67mm · Shallow
RP2
16.07mm · Shallow
40/ES/692
15.88mm · V.Shallow
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trumpet mouthpieces — Bach or Bob Reeves?
Neither brand is universally better. Bach has 103 models and Bob Reeves has 719. The best choice depends on your playing style, preferred cup depth, and tonal goals. Compare specific models head-to-head to find the right fit.
How do Bach and Bob Reeves trumpet mouthpieces compare in size?
Bach averages 16.21mm cup diameter with 3.68mm throat. Bob Reeves averages 16.74mm cup diameter with 3.66mm throat.