Bach 10½C Flugel vs Bach 5B Flugel

The Bach 5B Flugel has a wider cup diameter, the Bach 5B Flugel features a deeper cup.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).
Mouthpiece A
    Bach 10½C Flugel
    • Flugelhorn
    Cup depthMedium
    Best suited for
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Bach 5B Flugel
      • Flugelhorn
      Cup depthDeep
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Depth

      The Bach 5B Flugel has a deep cup while the Bach 10½C Flugel has a medium cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      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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