Quick Size Chart
This quick selection guide is intended to simplify the process of switching from another brand of mouthpiece in a similar size. For a more detailed discussion of how these recommendations are derived, check the Top Sizes page and the Diameter Comparisons page.
Wedge mouthpieces are named according to their Rim Size, Cup Depth, Rim Style, Cup Profile ("m" or standard) and Throat, in that order. A mouthpiece with a standard rim has no rim designation in the name, and a cushion rim model has a C after the cup depth. For example, a mouthpiece with a 3 rim diameter, B cup, Standard rim contour, and 27 throat would be a 3B-27. A mouthpiece with a 3 rim size, B cup, Cushion rim contour, and 25 throat would be a 3BC-25. The same mouthpiece with an M cup profile would be a 3BCm-25.
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. Players select different options depending on a variety of factors. Cushion rims and M cups add more depth.
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1 - Lou Ranger signature model
1-B - Wedge 1.25Bm, 1.25BCm
1-1/4C - Wedge 1.25C, 1.25CC, Howard Engstrom signature model
1-1/2C - Wedge 1.5Cm, 1.5CCm, Howard Engstrom signature model
3B - Wedge 3B, 3BC, 3Bm, 3BCm
3C - Wedge 3C, 3CC
3E - Wedge 3EC, 3E, 3ECm, 3Em
3F - Wedge 3FC, 3F, 3EF, 3EFC
5B - Wedge 3B, 3BC, 3Bm, 3BCm
5C - Wedge 3B, 3BC
7C - Wedge 5B, 5BC
7E - Wedge 5CC, 5C
10-1/2C - Wedge 7CCm, 7Cm
10-1/2E - Wedge 7DC, 7D
42TC - Wedge 5BC, 5Cm, 5CCm
60S - Wedge 5BC, 5CC, 5Cm, 5CCm
60M - Wedge 3D, 3Dm
10.5C - Wedge 10.5BC, 10.5B
67MX - Wedge 1.5C
67M - Wedge 1.5D, 1.5DC, 1.5Dm, 1.5DCm
67S - Wedge 1.5E, 1.5EC
66S - Wedge 3E, 3EC
66 - Wedge 3Dm, 3DCm, 3C, 3CC
66M - Wedge 3C, 3CC, 3DCm, 3Dm
66C - Wedge 3BC, 3B, 3CC
65.6 - Wedge 5C, 5CC
65M - Wedge 5D, 5DC, 5Dm, 5DCm
65MS - Wedge 5D, 5DC
65SZ - Wedge 5E, 7E
64.7S - Wedge 5E, 5EC
64M - Wedge 7D, 7DC, 7Dm, 7DCm
64S - Wedge 5E, 5EC
63***M - Wedge 7C, 7D, 7DC
62MS - Wedge 12D, 12DC
65B - Wedge 3BC, 3B
7C - Wedge 5BC, 5B
9S - Wedge 5D, 5DC
*4 / 7C - Wedge 5B, 5BC
308 - Wedge 1.5B, 1.5BC
Shew 1.5 - Wedge 10.5E, 10.5EC
12 VIZZUTTI - Wedge 7F, 7FC
B3LS - Wedge - 3D, 3EC
B2 - 1.25C, 1.25CC
B4 - Wedge - 3C, 3CC
B4S - Wedge 3CC, 3C
B6 - Wedge 5C, 5CC
B6LS - Wedge 5E, 5EC, 5Dm, 5DCm
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
15A4A - 3E, 3EC
14 - Wedge 3BC, 5B, 3C
14A4A - Wedge 3E, 3ED, 3Em, 3ECm
13A4A - Wedge 10.5E, 10.5EC
6A4A - Wedge 6A4A, 12F, 12FC
3C - Wedge 3Cm, 3CCm, 3B, 3BC
Shew Lead - Wedge 5EC, 5E
Shew Jazz - Wedge 5CC, 5B
14C4 - Wedge 3CC, 3C, 3CCm, 3Cm
Allen Vizzutti - Wedge 5CC, 3C
Descriptions of some of our most popular models
Engstrom
The Engstrom was developed for Howard Engstrom, principal trumpet of the Calgary Philharmonic. It is an excellent choice for someone using a Bach 1-1/4C, 1-1/2C or similar mouthpiece. It is based on a Wedge 1.5 cushion rim and a 1.25Cm cup. The Engstrom has a bit broader sound than the 1.5 mouthpieces because of the added cup volume.
1.5BC
The 1.5BC is an excellent choice for someone playing a Bach 1-1/2C or similar mouthpiece and is looking for a barker sound.. It is based on a 1.5 cushion rim and a B cup. It does tend to play darker than the Bach counterpart. The Cushion rim makes it play a little bigger than the Wedge 1.5B.
1.5B
The 1.5B is an excellent choice for someone playing a Bach 1-1/2C or similar mouthpiece and is looking for darker sound. It is based on a 1.5 Standard Wedge rim and a B cup. It does tend to play darker than the Bach counterpart. Because it has the Standard rim is plays a little smaller than the Wedge 1.5BC.
1.5CC
The 1.5CC is an excellent choice for someone playing a Bach 1-1/2C or similar mouthpiece. It is based on a 1.5 cushion Wedge rim and a C cup. It has more edge than the 1.5B cup models, but still produces a full sound with lots of core. It is a great all round choice.
1.5Cm
The 1.5Cm is an excellent choice for someone playing a Bach 1-1/2C or similar mouthpiece. It is based on a 1.5 standard Wedge rim and a Cm cup. It plays much like the 1.5B, but with a more open feel and brighter sound.
3CC
The 3CC is an excellent choice for someone playing a Bach 3C or similar mouthpiece. It is based on a 3 cushion Wedge rim and a C cup. The 3CC plays slightly bigger than the Wedge 3C. The 3C and 3CC are by far our most popular models for a wide variety of playing situations. The Wedge 3CC tends to sound a bit darker than a Bach 3C and is more efficient in the upper register.
3CCm
The 3CCm is an excellent choice for someone playing a Bach 3C Bach 3B, 5C or similar mouthpiece. It is based on a 3 Cushion Wedge rim and a C cup with the “m” contour. The 3CCm plays slightly bigger than the Wedge 3Cm. The 3C and 3CC are by far our most popular models for a wide variety of playing situations. The Wedge 3CCm feels bigger and more open than the 3CC, and has more brilliance than the 3B series of mouthpieces. It is a good choice for players who like the 3C or 3CC and want more room in the cup.
3C
The 3C is an excellent choice for someone playing a Bach 3C or similar mouthpiece. It is based on a 3 standard Wedge rim and a C cup. The 3C and 3CC are by far our most popular models for a wide variety of playing situations. The Wedge 3C tends to sound a bit darker than a Bach 3C and is more efficient in the upper register.
3Cm
The 3Cm is an excellent choice for someone playing a Bach 3C, Bach 3B, 5C or similar mouthpiece. It is based on a 3 Standard rim and a C cup with the “m” contour. The 3Cm plays with a slightly more focussed sound than the Wedge 3CCm, and feels bigger and more open than the 3C. It has more brilliance than the 3B series of mouthpieces. The 3Cm is a good choice for players who like the 3C and prefer a little more room in the cup.
3Dm
The 3Dm is an excellent choice for someone playing a Bach 3C or similar mouthpiece. It is based on a 3 Standard Wedge rim and a D cup with the “m” contour. The 3Dm is very similar to the 3C and 3CC, but it feels a bit roomier, with a broader and sound and more brilliance.
3DCm
The 3DCm is an excellent choice for someone playing a Bach 3C or similar mouthpiece. It is based on a 3 Standard Wedge rim and a D cup with the “m” contour. The 3DCm is very similar to the 3C and 3CC, but it feels a bit roomier, with a broader and sound and more brilliance. It lays slightly bigger than the 3Dm because of the Cushion rim.
3E
The 3E is an excellent choice for someone playing a Bach 3E or similar shallow mouthpiece. The medium diameter and shallow cup are an excellent combination for a player looking for a mouthpiece that can be fairly dark, and that is able to produce a cutting lead sound if desired.
3EC
The 3EC is an excellent choice for someone playing a Bach 3E or similar shallow mouthpiece. The medium diameter and shallow cup are an excellent combination for a player looking for a mouthpiece that can be fairly dark, and that is able to produce a cutting lead sound if desired. The 3EC is a little bigger and darker than the 3E.
5B
The 5B is an excellent choice for a player using a Bach 7C or similar mouthpiece. The cup shape is more V shaped than the Bach counterpart, but the 5B produces an equally full sound with less cup volume. The 5B has a slightly more focused sound than the 5BC.
5BC
The 5BC is an excellent choice for a player using a Bach 7C or similar mouthpiece. The cup shape is more V shaped than the Bach counterpart, but the 5BC produces an equally full sound with less cup volume.
5CC
The 5CC is an excellent choice for someone playing a Bach 7C or similar mouthpiece. It is based on a 5 Cushion Wedge rim and a C cup. The 5CC plays slightly bigger than the Wedge 5C. The Wedge 5CC tends to sound a bit brighter than a Bach 7C and is more efficient in the upper register.
5CCm
The 5CCm is an excellent choice for someone playing a Bach 7C or similar mouthpiece. It is based on a 5 cushion Wedge rim and a C cup with the “m” contour. The 5CCm plays slightly bigger than the Wedge 5Cm. The Wedge 5CCm feels bigger and more open than the 5CC, and has more brilliance than the Wedge 5B series of mouthpieces. It is a good choice for players who like the 5C or 5CC and want more room in the cup.
5C
The 5C is an excellent choice for someone playing a Bach 5C or similar mouthpiece. It is based on a 5 standard rim and a C cup. The Wedge 5C tends to sound a bit brighter darker than a Bach 7C and is more efficient in the upper register. Although slightly brighter it retains more core than the Bach 7C.
5Cm
The 5Cm is an excellent choice for someone playing a Bach 7C or similar mouthpiece. It is based on a 5 standard rim and a C cup with the “m” contour. The 5Cm plays with a slightly more focussed sound than the Wedge 5CCm, and feels bigger and more open than the 5C. It has more brilliance than the 5B series of Wedge mouthpieces. The 5Cm is a good choice for players who like the 5C and prefer a little more room in the cup.
5EC
The 5EC is an excellent choice for someone playing a Schilke 14A4a or 13A4a mouthpiece. It is our most popular lead mouthpiece. The medium-small diameter and shallow cup are an excellent combination for a player looking for a mouthpiece that can be fairly dark or produce a cutting lead sound, depending on the need. The 5EC is a little bigger and darker than the 5E.
5E
The 5E is an excellent choice for someone playing a Schilke 14A4a, 13A4a, or similar shallow mouthpiece. It is one of our most popular lead mouthpieces, along with the 5EC. The medium-small diameter and shallow cup are an excellent combination for a player looking for a mouthpiece that can be fairly dark, than can produce a cutting lead sound when desired.
7BC
The 7BC is an excellent choice for a player using a Bach 10-1/2C or similar mouthpiece. The cup shape is more V shaped than the Bach counterpart, but the 7BC produces an equally full sound with less cup volume. This is a fairly dark sounding mouthpiece despite the relatively small diameter.
7Bm
The 7Bm is an excellent choice for a player using a Bach 10-1/2C or similar mouthpiece. This is a fairly dark sounding mouthpiece that feels quite roomy despite the relatively small diameter.
7BCm
The 7BCm is an excellent choice for a player using a Bach 10-1/2C or similar mouthpiece. This is a fairly dark sounding mouthpiece that feels quite roomy despite the relatively small diameter. It plays a little bigger than the 7Bm. The 7BCm is the closest model we offer to the Bach 1-1/2C.
TOWNSON
The Townson model was developed for Vancouver performer and arranger Terry Townson. It is based on a 7 rim size that is scaled up by .005 inches and a Gabriel rim. The cup is a D cup. This is an excellent mouthpiece for someone looking for a diameter similar to a Bach 10-1/2 but with a medium shallow cup.
7EC
The 7EC is an excellent choice for someone playing a Schilke 13A4a mouthpiece. It is our second most popular lead mouthpiece size. The diameter is about the same as a Bach 10-1/2C with a shallow cup that can be fairly dark, or that can produce a cutting lead sound when desired. The 7EC is a little bigger and darker than the 7E.
7E
The 7E is an excellent choice for someone playing a Schilke 13A4a mouthpiece. It is our second most popular lead mouthpiece size. The diameter is about the same as a Bach 10-1/2C with a shallow cup that can be fairly dark, or that can produce a cutting lead sound when desired. The 7E is a little smaller and shallower than the 7EC, with slightly better upper register performance for most players.
For the detail oriented
The diagrams below are provided for those who want to see more detail about relative rim sizes.
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