Giardinelli Sym. T vs Schilke 50
The Giardinelli Sym. T has a wider cup diameter, the Giardinelli Sym. T features a deeper cup, the Schilke 50 has a larger throat opening.
Cup Diameter
The Giardinelli Sym. T has a cup diameter of 25.80 mm / 1.0157 in compared to 25.40 mm / 1.0000 in on the Schilke 50 — a difference of 0.40 mm / 0.0157 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
The Giardinelli Sym. T has a deep cup while the Schilke 50 has a medium cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
Throat Diameter
The Schilke 50 has a wider throat (6.75 mm / 0.2657 in vs 6.40 mm / 0.2520 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.