Detail 01
0.677 in. (17.20 mm) inside cup diameter
On the narrower side of common sizes. Supports endurance and altitude more than broad, open sound.
Product detailSKU #1308172273851
Marcinkiewicz300 Series Trumpet Mouthpiece 315
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Marcinkiewicz 300 Series 315 trumpet mouthpiece. Narrow-ish 0.677 in. rim, shallow cup, tight throat — built for lead playing and upper-register endurance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Big band lead chairs needing power above high C
- Players who want a brighter cut through a horn section
- Long commercial gigs where endurance matters most
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Symphonic and orchestral work needing a dark, broad core
- Students still developing tone and range fundamentals
- Players who want easy low-register fullness
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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 02
0.429 in. cup depth, a Bach E cup equivalent
Shallow. Brightens the tone, speeds articulation, makes high notes sit closer to the surface.
Detail 03
Medium round rim
Rounded contour without a bite. Comfortable for long sets, still gives enough grip for control.
Detail 04
0.144 in. drill/venturi
Tight throat. Adds resistance, which many lead players use to hold notes together up top.
Detail 05
3.450 in. overall length
Conventional length, so your horn's intonation tendencies stay where you expect them.
Detail 06
1.081 in. outside cup diameter
Standard trumpet shank profile — fits normal receivers and standard mouthpiece storage.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Give a new mouthpiece a few weeks before judging it — the change is physical
- 02Mouthpiece only, no pouch or case included
- 03Coming from a deeper cup, low register will feel thinner at first
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between the 302 and the 315?
Both list identical dimensions — 0.677 in. rim, 0.429 in. cup, 0.144 in. throat. Contact us to confirm the intended difference before ordering.
02Is this a lead mouthpiece?
Yes. The shallow cup, narrower rim and tight 0.144 in. throat all point toward lead and commercial playing rather than orchestral work.
03Will switching hurt my range at first?
Possibly. Any mouthpiece change resets muscle habits. Most players need two to four weeks of regular playing before comparing fairly.
04Does it fit a standard Bb trumpet?
Yes. It uses a standard trumpet shank with a 1.081 in. outside diameter and 3.450 in. length, so it seats normally in typical receivers.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSize & weight
- Inside Cup Diameter
- 0.677 in. (17.20 mm)
- Cup Depth
- 0.429 in. (10.90 mm)
- Length
- 3.450 in. (87.63 mm)
- Outside Cup Diameter
- 1.081 in. (27.46 mm)
4 detailsOther
- Cup Comparison Only
- Bach E cup
- Rim
- medium round
- Model Number
- 315
- Drill Venturi
- 0.144 in. (3.66 mm)
