Which has a bigger cup — Denis Wick 5BL or Marcinkiewicz 7G?

The Marcinkiewicz 7G has a cup diameter of 25.78 mm / 1.0150 in compared to 25.73 mm / 1.0130 in on the Denis Wick 5BL — a difference of 0.05 mm / 0.0020 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Denis Wick 5BL and Marcinkiewicz 7G?

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

Denis Wick 5BL vs Marcinkiewicz 7G

Name: Marcinkiewicz 7G
Brand: Marcinkiewicz

The Marcinkiewicz 7G has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 5BL has a larger throat opening.

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

The taper behind the throat leading to the shank. Affects projection and tone character.

Mouthpiece A

Denis Wick 5BL

• Trombone

Backboremedium

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Marcinkiewicz 7G

• Trombone

Backbore—

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 5BL vs Marcinkiewicz 7G

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