Kelly vs Marcinkiewicz Tuba Mouthpieces
Kelly offers 20 tuba mouthpieces (made in United States), while Marcinkiewicz has 25 models (made in United States). On average, Kelly cups measure 32.42mm versus 33.30mm for Marcinkiewicz. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Kelly
Models20
Avg cup32.42mm
Avg throat—
Common styleGeneral
CountryUnited States
vs
Marcinkiewicz
Models25
Avg cup33.30mm
Avg throat7.97mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Kelly vs Marcinkiewicz — head-to-head comparisons
- Kelly 18 vs Marcinkiewicz CH W1
- Kelly 18 vs Marcinkiewicz CH ETU1
- Kelly 18 vs Marcinkiewicz ETU1J. Self
- Kelly 18 vs Marcinkiewicz CH H2
- Kelly 24AW vs Marcinkiewicz CH W1
- Kelly 24AW vs Marcinkiewicz CH ETU1
- Kelly 24AW vs Marcinkiewicz ETU1J. Self
- Kelly 24AW vs Marcinkiewicz CH H2
- Kelly 24AW-SS vs Marcinkiewicz CH W1
- Kelly 24AW-SS vs Marcinkiewicz CH ETU1
- Kelly 24AW-SS vs Marcinkiewicz ETU1J. Self
- Kelly 24AW-SS vs Marcinkiewicz CH H2
All models
Kelly (20)
18
32.77mm · — · General
24AW
31.24mm · V.Deep · General
24AW-SS
31.24mm · V.Deep · General
25
30.99mm · Medium · General
50-EU-SS
33.27mm · — · General
50-SS
33.27mm · — · General
JACOBS-SS
31.75mm · Medium · Orchestral
KELLYBERG-SP
33.02mm · — · Orchestral
KELLYBERG-TS
33.02mm · — · Orchestral
KM-50
33.27mm · — · Orchestral
POLKA-SS
33.27mm · — · General
X-SMALL
30.73mm · Shallow · Student
X-SMALL-TS
30.73mm · Shallow · Student
XXL-SS
33.78mm · — · Contrabass
50-KS-SS
33.27mm · — · General
KELLYBERG
33.02mm · — · Orchestral
X-SMALL-SS
30.73mm · Shallow · Student
KELLYBERG-EU-SS
33.02mm · — · Orchestral
KELLYBERG-KS-SS
33.02mm · — · Orchestral
KELLYBERG-SS
33.02mm · — · Orchestral
Marcinkiewicz (25)
CH W1
33.66mm · Medium
CH ETU1
33.15mm · Medium
ETU1J. Self
33.15mm · Medium
CH H2
33.60mm · Shallow
N2
33.66mm · Medium
18
32.77mm · Medium
CH 18
32.77mm · Deep
CH N1
33.66mm · Medium
N4T. Johnson
33.66mm · Deep
25
31.24mm · Shallow
CH N4
33.66mm · V.Deep
N3
33.66mm · Medium
W2
33.66mm · Medium
W4
33.66mm · Deep
CH H1
33.66mm · V.Shallow
W1
33.66mm · Shallow
W3
33.66mm · Medium
24AW
32.54mm · V.Shallow
H2
33.60mm · Shallow
H3
33.60mm · Shallow
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better tuba mouthpieces — Kelly or Marcinkiewicz?
Neither brand is universally better. Kelly has 20 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 Kelly and Marcinkiewicz tuba mouthpieces compare in size?
Kelly averages 32.42mm cup diameter with N/Amm throat. Marcinkiewicz averages 33.30mm cup diameter with 7.97mm throat.