Bach 1½C vs Monette B1-2L S1
the Bach 1½C features a deeper cup.
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
Monette B1-2L S1
• Trumpet
Cup diameter17.00 mm / 0.6693 in
Cup depthVery shallow
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.66 mm / 0.1441 in
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
Cup Diameter
Both mouthpieces have virtually identical cup diameters at 17.00 mm / 0.6693 in.
Cup Depth
The Bach 1½C has a medium cup while the Monette B1-2L S1 has a very shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
Throat Diameter
Throat diameters are essentially identical at 3.66 mm / 0.1441 in, so resistance feel will be comparable.
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.