Detail 01
Size 3 rim
Wider than the common 7C. More lip inside the cup, bigger sound, slightly more work to sustain.

Independent shopping perspective
Silver-plated Bach 3B trumpet mouthpiece. A mid-size rim with a deep cup, aimed at players who want a fuller, darker sound than a stock 7C.

Strong match
Consider the trade-offs
What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 01
Wider than the common 7C. More lip inside the cup, bigger sound, slightly more work to sustain.
Detail 02
Deeper than a C. Darker, rounder tone with fuller low notes; high register takes more air support.
Detail 03
Bach's one-piece production line. Consistent shape, no custom rim or backbore options to sort through.
Detail 04
Slightly grippier on the lip than raw brass and resists corrosion from skin acids.
Detail 05
Fits Bb and C trumpets. Will not seat correctly in a cornet or flugelhorn receiver.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Yes, it is a real change. Wider rim and deeper cup. Expect a fuller sound and a few weeks of adjustment on endurance and upper register.
The letter is cup depth. B is deeper than C, so it favors a darker tone and stronger low register over easy high notes.
No. This is a trumpet shank. Cornets use a smaller, differently tapered shank and the mouthpiece will not seat properly.
Warm soapy water and a mouthpiece brush, then dry it. Skip abrasive polishes, which wear the plating over time.
Reference
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