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Bach 12E vs Kelly BASS-BONE-LS

The Kelly BASS-BONE-LS has a wider cup diameter, the Kelly BASS-BONE-LS 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 12E
    • Trombone
    Cup depthShallow
    Best suited for
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Kelly BASS-BONE-LS
      • Trombone
      Bass
      Cup depth
      Best suited for
      🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
      📋Bass trombone; tuba/euphonium doublers

      Cup Depth

      The Kelly BASS-BONE-LS has a — cup while the Bach 12E has a shallow 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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