Bach 1½C vs Marcinkiewicz 6C (Endorsee)

The Bach 1½C has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz 6C (Endorsee) features a deeper cup, the Marcinkiewicz 6C (Endorsee) has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bach 1½C
    • Cornet
    Cup diameter17.00 mm / 0.6693 in
    Cup depthMedium
    Rim width
    Throat diameter3.66 mm / 0.1441 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Marcinkiewicz 6C (Endorsee)
      • Cornet
      Cup diameter16.87 mm / 0.6642 in
      Cup depthDeep
      Rim width
      Throat diameter3.73 mm / 0.1469 in
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

      Cup Diameter

      The Bach 1½C has a cup diameter of 17.00 mm / 0.6693 in compared to 16.87 mm / 0.6642 in on the Marcinkiewicz 6C (Endorsee) — a difference of 0.13 mm / 0.0051 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Marcinkiewicz 6C (Endorsee) has a deep cup while the Bach 1½C has a medium cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      Throat Diameter

      The Marcinkiewicz 6C (Endorsee) has a wider throat (3.73 mm / 0.1469 in vs 3.66 mm / 0.1441 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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