Bob Reeves vs Kelly Trumpet Mouthpieces
Bob Reeves offers 719 trumpet mouthpieces (made in United States), while Kelly has 14 models (made in United States). On average, Bob Reeves cups measure 16.74mm versus 16.56mm for Kelly. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Bob Reeves
Models719
Avg cup16.74mm
Avg throat3.66mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Kelly
Models14
Avg cup16.56mm
Avg throat3.91mm
Common styleGeneral
CountryUnited States
Bob Reeves vs Kelly — head-to-head comparisons
- Bob Reeves 40/SV/692sL vs Kelly 5C
- Bob Reeves 40/SV/692sL vs Kelly 5C-BUGLE
- Bob Reeves 40/SV/692sL vs Kelly SHEW-JAZZ
- Bob Reeves 40/SV/692sL vs Kelly 7C-BUGLE
- Bob Reeves 42/SV/692s vs Kelly 5C
- Bob Reeves 42/SV/692s vs Kelly 5C-BUGLE
- Bob Reeves 42/SV/692s vs Kelly SHEW-JAZZ
- Bob Reeves 42/SV/692s vs Kelly 7C-BUGLE
- Bob Reeves Piccolo 40/SV/692sL vs Kelly 5C
- Bob Reeves Piccolo 40/SV/692sL vs Kelly 5C-BUGLE
- Bob Reeves Piccolo 40/SV/692sL vs Kelly SHEW-JAZZ
- Bob Reeves Piccolo 40/SV/692sL vs Kelly 7C-BUGLE
All models
Bob Reeves (719)
40/SV/692sL
15.88mm · Shallow
42/SV/692s
16.67mm · 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
42/ES/692sL
16.67mm · V.Shallow
Piccolo 40/SV/X
15.88mm · Shallow
40/SV/2
15.88mm · Shallow
43/C/s
17.07mm · Deep
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/M/2
15.88mm · Medium
Kelly (14)
5C
16.76mm · V.Deep · General
5C-BUGLE
16.76mm · V.Deep · General
SHEW-JAZZ
16.51mm · — · Jazz
7C-BUGLE
16.51mm · Medium · General
SCREAMER-BUGLE
16.00mm · Shallow · Lead
SCREAMER
16.00mm · Shallow · Lead
V-BOMB
16.00mm · — · Lead/Extended
3C
17.02mm · V.Deep · General
CKB-7C
16.51mm · Medium · General
PRO
17.27mm · — · Professional
4B
16.51mm · — · Orchestral
6V
16.00mm · — · Dark/Deep
7C
16.51mm · Medium · General
SYMPHONIC
17.53mm · — · Orchestral
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trumpet mouthpieces — Bob Reeves or Kelly?
Neither brand is universally better. Bob Reeves has 719 models and Kelly has 14. 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 Bob Reeves and Kelly trumpet mouthpieces compare in size?
Bob Reeves averages 16.74mm cup diameter with 3.66mm throat. Kelly averages 16.56mm cup diameter with 3.91mm throat.