Which has a bigger cup — Marcinkiewicz 308 / 1.5C or Marcinkiewicz 2 / 7B?

The Marcinkiewicz 2 / 7B has a cup diameter of 17.27 mm / 0.6799 in compared to 17.20 mm / 0.6772 in on the Marcinkiewicz 308 / 1.5C — a difference of 0.07 mm / 0.0028 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Marcinkiewicz 308 / 1.5C and Marcinkiewicz 2 / 7B?

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

Marcinkiewicz 308 / 1.5C vs Marcinkiewicz 2 / 7B

Name: Marcinkiewicz 2 / 7B
Brand: Marcinkiewicz

The Marcinkiewicz 2 / 7B has a wider cup diameter.

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

The width of the rim surface that contacts the lips. Wider rims improve endurance; narrower rims improve flexibility.

Mouthpiece A

Marcinkiewicz 308 / 1.5C

• Cornet

Rim width—

Mouthpiece B

Marcinkiewicz 2 / 7B

• Cornet

Rim width—

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.