Which has a bigger cup — Curry 3D Small Shank or Giardinelli Sym. B.?

The Giardinelli Sym. B. has a cup diameter of 26.70 mm / 1.0512 in compared to 26.24 mm / 1.0330 in on the Curry 3D Small Shank — a difference of 0.46 mm / 0.0182 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Curry 3D Small Shank and Giardinelli Sym. B.?

Both mouthpieces share a very deep cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.

Curry 3D Small Shank vs Giardinelli Sym. B.

Name: Giardinelli Sym. B.
Brand: Giardinelli

The Giardinelli Sym. B. has a wider cup diameter, the Giardinelli Sym. B. has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material

Surface plating or treatment (e.g. silver plate, gold trim). Affects feel, durability, and appearance.

Mouthpiece A

Curry 3D Small Shank

• Trombone

Finish—

Best suited for

🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Giardinelli Sym. B.

• Trombone

Finish—

Best suited for

🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

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 3D Small Shank vs Giardinelli Sym. B.

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