Marcinkiewicz vs Schilke Trombone Mouthpieces
Marcinkiewicz offers 75 trombone mouthpieces (made in United States), while Schilke has 27 models (made in United States). On average, Marcinkiewicz cups measure 26.20mm versus 25.21mm for Schilke. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Marcinkiewicz
Models75
Avg cup26.20mm
Avg throat6.60mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Schilke
Models27
Avg cup25.21mm
Avg throat6.40mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Marcinkiewicz vs Schilke — head-to-head comparisons
- Marcinkiewicz ET3C. Loper vs Schilke 51D
- Marcinkiewicz ET3C. Loper vs Schilke 52D
- Marcinkiewicz ET3C. Loper vs Schilke 53
- Marcinkiewicz ET3C. Loper vs Schilke 45B
- Marcinkiewicz 6E-S (Standard (Bass)) vs Schilke 51D
- Marcinkiewicz 6E-S (Standard (Bass)) vs Schilke 52D
- Marcinkiewicz 6E-S (Standard (Bass)) vs Schilke 53
- Marcinkiewicz 6E-S (Standard (Bass)) vs Schilke 45B
- Marcinkiewicz 11 vs Schilke 51D
- Marcinkiewicz 11 vs Schilke 52D
- Marcinkiewicz 11 vs Schilke 53
- Marcinkiewicz 11 vs Schilke 45B
All models
Marcinkiewicz (75)
ET3C. Loper
25.10mm · Deep
6E-S (Standard (Bass))
25.78mm · Medium
11
25.40mm · Deep
8H BS/ 6.5 AL
26.06mm · Medium
8H-S
26.06mm · Shallow
9
26.06mm · Medium
9 BS
26.06mm · Medium
5F-S
25.78mm · V.Shallow
7C
25.12mm · Deep
CH 5G BS
25.55mm · Deep
CH 9B
26.06mm · Medium
11 BS
25.37mm · Deep
12-S
25.10mm · Deep
15 BS
25.10mm · V.Deep
5G-S
25.55mm · V.Shallow
5GWG. Woll
25.55mm · V.Shallow
8 BS
25.93mm · Medium
9-S
26.06mm · Medium
CH 4
26.06mm · V.Shallow
105
29.44mm · V.Deep
Schilke (27)
51D
25.55mm · Medium
52D
25.78mm · Deep
53
26.24mm · Medium
45B
24.30mm · Medium
50
25.40mm · Medium
60
29.03mm · Medium
51
25.63mm · Medium
52E2
25.91mm · V.Deep
59
28.52mm · Deep
42
23.22mm · Medium
45
24.38mm · Medium
46D
24.76mm · Medium
50C4
25.40mm · Deep
42B
22.99mm · Medium
43A
23.57mm · Medium
46
24.54mm · Medium
47B
24.87mm · Medium
47C4
25.10mm · Medium
40
22.53mm · Medium
40B
22.51mm · Shallow
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trombone mouthpieces — Marcinkiewicz or Schilke?
Neither brand is universally better. Marcinkiewicz has 75 models and Schilke has 27. The best choice depends on your playing style, preferred cup depth, and tonal goals. Compare specific models head-to-head to find the right fit.
How do Marcinkiewicz and Schilke trombone mouthpieces compare in size?
Marcinkiewicz averages 26.20mm cup diameter with 6.60mm throat. Schilke averages 25.21mm cup diameter with 6.40mm throat.