Which has a bigger cup — Curry 12C or Schilke 42?

The Curry 12C has a cup diameter of 24.23 mm / 0.9540 in compared to 23.22 mm / 0.9142 in on the Schilke 42 — a difference of 1.01 mm / 0.0398 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

Curry 12C vs Schilke 42

Name: Schilke 42
Brand: Schilke

The Curry 12C has a wider cup diameter, the Schilke 42 has a larger throat opening.

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

Curry 12C

• Trombone

Cup depthMedium

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Schilke 42

• Trombone

Cup depthMedium

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Cup Depth

Both mouthpieces share a medium 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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Curry 12C vs Schilke 42

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