Denis Wick 3 vs Giardinelli 1V
The Giardinelli 1V has a wider cup diameter.
Mouthpiece A
Denis Wick 3
• Cornet
Cup diameter16.75 mm / 0.6594 in
Cup depthVery deep
Rim width5.05 mm / 0.1988 in
Throat diameter4.57 mm / 0.1799 in
Backboreopen
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
High-volume projection — open throat for power
vs
Mouthpiece B
Giardinelli 1V
• Cornet
Cup diameter17.50 mm / 0.6890 in
Cup depthVery deep
Rim width—
Throat diameter—
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
Cup Diameter
The Giardinelli 1V has a cup diameter of 17.50 mm / 0.6890 in compared to 16.75 mm / 0.6594 in on the Denis Wick 3 — a difference of 0.75 mm / 0.0295 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
Both mouthpieces share a very deep 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.