Quick Size Chart
This quick selection guide is intended to simplify the process of switching from a Bach or equivalent sized mouthpiece. For a more detailed discussion of how these recommendations are derived, check the Top Sizes page and the Diameter Comparisons page.
Click on the size in the Closest Wedge column to see the rim compared to a Bach rim.
| Bach Size | Closest Wedge | Comments |
| Bach 1C | 1C | Wedge brighter than Bach. Consider 1B. |
| Bach 1B | 1B | Very similar sound |
| Bach 1.5C | 1.5C | Wedge brighter than Bach. Consider Wedge 1.5B |
| Bach 1.5B | 1.5B | Very similar sound |
| Bach 3C | 3C, 3D | Wedge 3C darker than Bach 3C |
| Bach 3B | 3B | Very similar sound |
| Bach 5C | 3C or 5C | Consider increase to 3C |
| Bach 7C | 5C or 5B | Increase
to 5C or 5B The Wedge 7C is smaller and plays a bit brighter than the relatively deeper cup of the Bach 7C. The 5B will provide the best match in terms of size and sound. |
| Bach 7E | 5D | Increase to 5D. Consider 5E if preference for shallow Bach E cup. |
Bach 10.5C |
7C, 7B, 10.5C, 10.5B | The
Wedge 10.5C cup tends to play a bit brighter than the relatively deep Bach 10.5C. |
Compare to your current mouthpiece
The list below contains information about suitable starting points for finding a Wedge based on what the player is currently using. Wedge choices are generally listed from larger to smaller. Players select different options depending on a variety of factors.
Click on a name to expand the contents
This information is based on feedback from players.
1-1/4C - Wedge 1C larger, same depth
1-1/2B - Wedge 1.5B, 1.5BC
1-1/2C - Wedge 1.5B, 1.5CC, 1.5C
3B - Wedge 1.5B, 3B, 3BC
3C - Wedge 3C, 3CC
3E - Wedge 3DC, 3D, 3EC, 3E
3F - Wedge 3FC, 3F
5B - Wedge 3B, 5BC, 5B
5C - Wedge 3C, 3CC, 5CC
7C - Wedge 10.5B, 10.5BC, 10.5CC
7E - Wedge 10.5C, 10.5DC, 10.5 D
8-3/4C - Wedge 7 BC, 7B, 7CC, 7C
10-1/2C - Wedge 7B, 7CC
10-1/2E - Wedge 7DC, 7D
42TC - Wedge 5BC
60S - Wedge 5BC, 5CC
60M - Wedge 3D
10.5C - Wedge 10.5BC, 10.5B
67S - Wedge 1.5DC, 1.5D
66 - Wedge 3C
66M - Wedge 3C, 3CC
66C - Wedge BC, 3B, 3CC
65.6 - Wedge 5C, 5CC
65M - Wedge 3C, 3DC
65MS - Wedge 5CC, 5C
65SZ - Wedge 5E, 7E
64.7S - Wedge 5EC, 5E
64M - Wedge 5C, 5DC
64S - Wedge 5D, 5EC
63***M - Wedge 7C, 7DC, 7DC
65B - Wedge 3BC, 3B
7C - Wedge 5BC, 5B
9S - Wedge 5D
*4 / 7C - Wedge 5BC
308 - Wedge 1.5B
B3LS - Wedge - 3D, 3EC
B4 - Wedge - 3B, 3CC, 3C
B4S - Wedge 3B, 3CC, 3C
B6S - Wedge 5C, 5CC
MFIII - Wedge 3EC
B7F - 5DC
6 - Wedge 3BC, 3CC
42B - Wedge 5BC
43S692 - Wedge 5D, 5DC
20 - Wedge 1B, 1BC
18 - Wedge 1.5B, 1.5BC
17 - Wedge 3BC, 3B
16 - Wedge 3BC, 3B
14 - Wedge 3BC, 5B, 3C
14A4A - Wedge 5EC, 3E
13A4A - Wedge 5E, 7EC
6A4A - Wedge 10.5 E, 10.5FC
3C - Wedge 3B, 3BC
Shew Lead - Wedge 5EC, 5E
Shew Jazz - Wedge 5CC, 5B
14C4 - Wedge 3CC, 3C, 5CC
Alan Vizutti - Wedge 5CC, 3C
For the detail oriented
The diagrams below are provided for those who want to see more detail about relative rim sizes.
Click to enlarge (One small square is 10/1000 (.01) inches)
