Giardinelli 1VS vs Monette Cornet B6 FL
The Giardinelli 1VS has a wider cup diameter, the Monette Cornet B6 FL features a deeper cup.
Mouthpiece A
Giardinelli 1VS
• Cornet
Cup diameter17.50 mm / 0.6890 in
Cup depthShallow
Rim width—
Throat diameter—
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
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Mouthpiece B
Monette Cornet B6 FL
• Cornet
Cup diameter16.30 mm / 0.6417 in
Cup depthDeep
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.66 mm / 0.1441 in
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
Cup Diameter
The Giardinelli 1VS has a cup diameter of 17.50 mm / 0.6890 in compared to 16.30 mm / 0.6417 in on the Monette Cornet B6 FL — a difference of 1.20 mm / 0.0472 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
The Monette Cornet B6 FL has a deep cup while the Giardinelli 1VS has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
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.