Bach 1½C vs Giardinelli 3VM
Both mouthpieces share similar core dimensions — the differences are in the details.
Mouthpiece A
Bach 1½C
• Trumpet
Cup diameter17.00 mm / 0.6693 in
Cup depthMedium
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.66 mm / 0.1441 in
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
vs
Mouthpiece B
Giardinelli 3VM
• Trumpet
Cup diameter17.00 mm / 0.6693 in
Cup depthMedium
Rim width—
Throat diameter—
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
Cup Diameter
Both mouthpieces have virtually identical cup diameters at 17.00 mm / 0.6693 in.
Cup Depth
Both mouthpieces share a medium cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.
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.