Bach 19 vs Bach 22D
The Bach 19 has a wider cup diameter, the Bach 19 features a deeper cup.
Mouthpiece A
Bach 19
• Trombone
Cup diameter24.00 mm / 0.9449 in
Cup depthDeep
Rim width—
Throat diameter5.85 mm / 0.2303 in
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
High-volume projection — open throat for power
vs
Mouthpiece B
Bach 22D
• Trombone
Cup diameter23.92 mm / 0.9417 in
Cup depthShallow
Rim width—
Throat diameter5.85 mm / 0.2303 in
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
High-volume projection — open throat for power
Cup Diameter
The Bach 19 has a cup diameter of 24.00 mm / 0.9449 in compared to 23.92 mm / 0.9417 in on the Bach 22D — a difference of 0.08 mm / 0.0031 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
The Bach 19 has a deep cup while the Bach 22D has a 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 5.85 mm / 0.2303 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.
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