Which has a bigger cup — Denis Wick 3 or Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard)?

The Denis Wick 3 has a cup diameter of 16.75 mm / 0.6594 in compared to 16.33 mm / 0.6429 in on the Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard) — a difference of 0.42 mm / 0.0165 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Denis Wick 3 and Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard)?

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

Denis Wick 3 vs Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard)

Name: Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard)
Brand: Marcinkiewicz

The Denis Wick 3 has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 3 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

Denis Wick 3

• Cornet

Finish—

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard)

• Cornet

Finish—

Best suited for

📣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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Denis Wick 3 vs Marcinkiewicz E8.7M. Gillette (Standard)

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