Understanding the Difference Between American and British Style Cornet Mouthpieces
Cornet mouthpieces made by American manufacturers such as Bach and Schilke are typically their trumpet cup on a cornet backbore. They produce a relatively bright, focused sound. They are best suited for Dixieland jazz and concert band settings, and are often uses as piccolo trumpet mouthpieces.
British cornet mouthpieces typically have a deeper, more V shaped cup, producing a broader, darker, warmer sound. They are popular for British brass band and similar ensembles.
Wedge British Cornet Mouthpieces Overview
* Similar to Denis Wick mouthpieces
* Shorter than regular cornet mouthpieces
* Deeper cup options than American style models
* Larger throat
* Broader, darker sound
* Popular for Brass Band
* Shorter than regular cornet mouthpieces
* Deeper cup options than American style models
* Larger throat
* Broader, darker sound
* Popular for Brass Band
* BRC mouthpieces are available in silver plated brass, the Wedge hybrid model, or 3D printed polymer.
* Optional 5 or 10 degree angled rims are available for players with overbite or underbite
* Optional 5 or 10 degree angled rims are available for players with overbite or underbite
British Cornet Cup Depths
We offer three cup depths:
Shallow (Similar to Wick S cup)
Medium (Similar to Wick B cup)
Deep (Similar to deep Wick Cornet cup)
British Cornet Throat Sizes
British Cornet Mouthpieces come with #18 and #15 throat sizes.
Wedge Regular Cornet Mouthpiece Overview
* Similar to Bach, Schilke, and Yamaha regular cornet mouthpieces
* Offered only in a two piece design
* Made by using a Wedge Trumpet Top with a Wedge Regular Cornet Backbore
* Offered only in a two piece design
* Made by using a Wedge Trumpet Top with a Wedge Regular Cornet Backbore
* Throat sizes are #27 (.144 inches, 3.66 mm) or #25 (.1495 inches, 3.80 mm)
* Threads compatible with Warburton and other similar threads
* Optional 5 or 10 degree angled models for players with overbite
* Threads compatible with Warburton and other similar threads
* Optional 5 or 10 degree angled models for players with overbite
The Wedge 66S, 66MV, and 66MDV trumpet tops are the most popular tops for use with a cornet backbore. Email drdave@wedgemouthpiece.com for a recommendation.
Regular Cornet Backbores
* Available in Small, Medium, Medium Large, and Large.