Denis Wick 3AL vs Giardinelli Sym. B.
The Giardinelli Sym. B. has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 3AL has a larger throat opening.
Cup Diameter
The Giardinelli Sym. B. has a cup diameter of 26.70 mm / 1.0512 in compared to 26.40 mm / 1.0394 in on the Denis Wick 3AL — a difference of 0.30 mm / 0.0118 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.
Throat Diameter
The Denis Wick 3AL has a wider throat (7.38 mm / 0.2906 in vs 7.15 mm / 0.2815 in). A wider throat allows more air through, increasing volume and projection but reducing resistance.
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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