Marcinkiewicz vs Yamaha Trombone Mouthpieces
Marcinkiewicz offers 75 trombone mouthpieces (made in United States), while Yamaha has 37 models (made in Japan). On average, Marcinkiewicz cups measure 26.20mm versus 25.69mm for Yamaha. 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
Yamaha
Models37
Avg cup25.69mm
Avg throat6.75mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Marcinkiewicz vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Marcinkiewicz ET3C. Loper vs Yamaha SL-48DL
- Marcinkiewicz ET3C. Loper vs Yamaha SL-YEO-S
- Marcinkiewicz ET3C. Loper vs Yamaha SL-48S-GP
- Marcinkiewicz ET3C. Loper vs Yamaha SL-48L
- Marcinkiewicz 6E-S (Standard (Bass)) vs Yamaha SL-48DL
- Marcinkiewicz 6E-S (Standard (Bass)) vs Yamaha SL-YEO-S
- Marcinkiewicz 6E-S (Standard (Bass)) vs Yamaha SL-48S-GP
- Marcinkiewicz 6E-S (Standard (Bass)) vs Yamaha SL-48L
- Marcinkiewicz 8H-S vs Yamaha SL-48DL
- Marcinkiewicz 8H-S vs Yamaha SL-YEO-S
- Marcinkiewicz 8H-S vs Yamaha SL-48S-GP
- Marcinkiewicz 8H-S vs Yamaha SL-48L
All models
Marcinkiewicz (75)
ET3C. Loper
25.10mm · Deep
6E-S (Standard (Bass))
25.78mm · Medium
8H-S
26.06mm · Shallow
11
25.40mm · Deep
11 BS
25.37mm · Deep
12-S
25.10mm · Deep
5G-S
25.55mm · V.Shallow
11C
25.37mm · Deep
5GWG. Woll
25.55mm · V.Shallow
8H BS/ 6.5 AL
26.06mm · Medium
9
26.06mm · Medium
9B-S
26.06mm · V.Shallow
CH 4
26.06mm · V.Shallow
106J. Martin
30.07mm · V.Shallow
5F-S
25.78mm · V.Shallow
5J BS
25.55mm · Shallow
7C
25.12mm · Deep
CH 105
29.44mm · V.Deep
CH 5G
25.55mm · Shallow
CH 5G BS
25.55mm · Deep
Yamaha (37)
SL-48DL
25.25mm · Deep
SL-YEO-S
28.72mm · Deep
SL-48S-GP
25.25mm · Medium
SL-48L
25.25mm · Medium
SL-48L-GP
25.25mm · Medium
SL-48DS
25.25mm · Deep
SL-51BL
25.23mm · Shallow
SL-46BS
24.58mm · Shallow
SL-46C2S
24.59mm · Medium
SL-51BS
25.23mm · Shallow
SL-53L
25.91mm · Medium
BL-58L
26.84mm · Medium
BL-60BL
27.83mm · Shallow
SL-45C2S-GP
24.26mm · Medium
SL-47L
24.98mm · Medium
SL-48AS
25.25mm · V.Shallow
SL-52L
25.65mm · Medium
SL-LANDGREN-GP
25.11mm · Medium
SL-LANDGREN-S
25.11mm · Medium
BL-60L
28.25mm · Medium
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trombone mouthpieces — Marcinkiewicz or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Marcinkiewicz has 75 models and Yamaha has 37. 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 Yamaha trombone mouthpieces compare in size?
Marcinkiewicz averages 26.20mm cup diameter with 6.60mm throat. Yamaha averages 25.69mm cup diameter with 6.75mm throat.