Bach vs Marcinkiewicz Tuba Mouthpieces
Bach offers 14 tuba mouthpieces (made in United States), while Marcinkiewicz has 25 models (made in United States). On average, Bach cups measure 31.66mm versus 33.30mm for Marcinkiewicz. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Bach
Models14
Avg cup31.66mm
Avg throat8.67mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Marcinkiewicz
Models25
Avg cup33.30mm
Avg throat7.97mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Bach vs Marcinkiewicz — head-to-head comparisons
- Bach 18 vs Marcinkiewicz CH W1
- Bach 18 vs Marcinkiewicz ETU1J. Self
- Bach 18 vs Marcinkiewicz CH ETU1
- Bach 18 vs Marcinkiewicz CH H2
- Bach 24W vs Marcinkiewicz CH W1
- Bach 24W vs Marcinkiewicz ETU1J. Self
- Bach 24W vs Marcinkiewicz CH ETU1
- Bach 24W vs Marcinkiewicz CH H2
- Bach Mega Tone Tuba 22 vs Marcinkiewicz CH W1
- Bach Mega Tone Tuba 22 vs Marcinkiewicz ETU1J. Self
- Bach Mega Tone Tuba 22 vs Marcinkiewicz CH ETU1
- Bach Mega Tone Tuba 22 vs Marcinkiewicz CH H2
All models
Bach (14)
18
32.10mm · Medium
24W
31.25mm · Medium
Mega Tone Tuba 22
31.60mm · Medium
12
32.75mm · Medium
25
30.60mm · Medium
22
31.60mm · Medium
30E
30.00mm · Shallow
32E
29.50mm · Shallow
Mega Tone Tuba 24AW
31.25mm · V.Deep
24AW
31.25mm · V.Deep
7
33.25mm · Medium
Mega Tone Tuba 18
32.10mm · Medium
Mega Tone Tuba 7
33.25mm · Medium
Mega Tone Tuba 12
32.75mm · Medium
Marcinkiewicz (25)
CH W1
33.66mm · Medium
ETU1J. Self
33.15mm · Medium
CH ETU1
33.15mm · Medium
CH H2
33.60mm · Shallow
CH 18
32.77mm · Deep
CH N1
33.66mm · Medium
CH H1
33.66mm · V.Shallow
CH N4
33.66mm · V.Deep
N2
33.66mm · Medium
18
32.77mm · Medium
25
31.24mm · Shallow
N3
33.66mm · Medium
N4T. Johnson
33.66mm · Deep
W2
33.66mm · Medium
24AW
32.54mm · V.Shallow
N1
33.66mm · Shallow
ST 3
32.44mm · Deep
ST 4
32.44mm · V.Deep
W3
33.66mm · Medium
W4
33.66mm · Deep
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better tuba mouthpieces — Bach or Marcinkiewicz?
Neither brand is universally better. Bach has 14 models and Marcinkiewicz has 25. 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 Bach and Marcinkiewicz tuba mouthpieces compare in size?
Bach averages 31.66mm cup diameter with 8.67mm throat. Marcinkiewicz averages 33.30mm cup diameter with 7.97mm throat.