Name: Bob Reeves RP5
Brand: Bob Reeves

Question 1

What is the difference between Bach 1½C and Bob Reeves RP5?

Accepted Answer

The Bach 1½C has a wider cup diameter, the Bach 1½C features a deeper cup.

Question 2

Which has a bigger cup — Bach 1½C or Bob Reeves RP5?

Accepted Answer

The Bach 1½C has a cup diameter of 17.00 mm / 0.6693 in compared to 16.47 mm / 0.6484 in on the Bob Reeves RP5 — a difference of 0.53 mm / 0.0209 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

Question 3

How does cup depth compare between Bach 1½C and Bob Reeves RP5?

Accepted Answer

The Bach 1½C has a medium cup while the Bob Reeves RP5 has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

Question 4

Which is better, Bach 1½C or Bob Reeves RP5?

Accepted Answer

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.

Bach 1½C vs Bob Reeves RP5

Playing Characteristics

What Do These Model Names Mean?

What Changes If You Switch?

Which is better?

Compare Bach 1½C with others

Compare Bob Reeves RP5 with others

Popular Trumpet comparisons

Bach vs Bob Reeves

Browse by specification