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Bach 12C vs Bach 22D

The Bach 12C has a wider cup diameter.

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 12C
    • Trombone
    Cup depthShallow
    Best suited for
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Bach 22D
      • Trombone
      Cup depthShallow
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Depth

      Both mouthpieces share a shallow 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.

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