Curry vs Giardinelli Trumpet Mouthpieces
Curry offers 117 trumpet mouthpieces (made in United States), while Giardinelli has 41 models (made in United States). On average, Curry cups measure 16.65mm versus 16.52mm for Giardinelli. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Curry
Models117
Avg cup16.65mm
Avg throat3.68mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Giardinelli
Models41
Avg cup16.52mm
Avg throat—
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Curry vs Giardinelli — head-to-head comparisons
- Curry 3 C. vs Giardinelli 6S
- Curry 3 C. vs Giardinelli 10S
- Curry 3 C. vs Giardinelli 6M
- Curry 3 C. vs Giardinelli 10M
- Curry 10.5 TF vs Giardinelli 6S
- Curry 10.5 TF vs Giardinelli 10S
- Curry 10.5 TF vs Giardinelli 6M
- Curry 10.5 TF vs Giardinelli 10M
- Curry 60M vs Giardinelli 6S
- Curry 60M vs Giardinelli 10S
- Curry 60M vs Giardinelli 6M
- Curry 60M vs Giardinelli 10M
All models
Curry (117)
3 C.
16.89mm · Medium
10.5 TF
15.88mm · Deep
60M
16.76mm · Medium
7 M
16.56mm · Medium
1 HB
17.37mm · V.Deep
5 B
16.76mm · V.Deep
50TC
16.51mm · Deep
6 C
16.71mm · Medium
1 B
17.27mm · V.Deep
10.5 B
15.88mm · V.Deep
10.5 DE
15.88mm · Medium
3 B.
16.89mm · V.Deep
3 DE.
16.89mm · Medium
60TC
16.76mm · Deep
8.5 BC
16.23mm · Deep
10.5 TC
15.88mm · Deep
5 C
16.76mm · Medium
6 B
16.71mm · V.Deep
1.25 C
17.07mm · Medium
1.25 M
17.07mm · Medium
Giardinelli (41)
6S
16.70mm · Shallow
10S
16.00mm · Shallow
6M
16.70mm · Medium
10M
16.00mm · Medium
10VS
16.00mm · Shallow
1B
17.50mm · V.Deep
3VM
17.00mm · Medium
6VM
16.70mm · Medium
17M
15.00mm · Medium
7S
16.50mm · Shallow
10B
16.00mm · V.Deep
10C
16.00mm · Deep
10V
16.00mm · V.Deep
12C
15.50mm · Deep
12M
15.50mm · Medium
17S
15.00mm · Shallow
1M
17.50mm · Medium
1VM
17.50mm · Medium
1VS
17.50mm · Shallow
3B
17.00mm · V.Deep
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trumpet mouthpieces — Curry or Giardinelli?
Neither brand is universally better. Curry has 117 models and Giardinelli has 41. 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 Curry and Giardinelli trumpet mouthpieces compare in size?
Curry averages 16.65mm cup diameter with 3.68mm throat. Giardinelli averages 16.52mm cup diameter with N/Amm throat.