Bach 1½C vs Bruno Tilz 300-18 CE
the Bach 1½C features a deeper cup, the Bruno Tilz 300-18 CE has a larger throat opening.
Mouthpiece A
Bach 1½C
• Trumpet
Cup diameter17.00 mm / 0.6693 in
Cup depthMedium
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.66 mm / 0.1441 in
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
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Mouthpiece B
Bruno Tilz 300-18 CE
• Trumpet
CatalogCup diameter17.00 mm / 0.6693 in
Cup depthShallow
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.70 mm / 0.1457 in
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
Cup Diameter
Both mouthpieces have virtually identical cup diameters at 17.00 mm / 0.6693 in.
Cup Depth
The Bach 1½C has a medium cup while the Bruno Tilz 300-18 CE has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
Throat Diameter
The Bruno Tilz 300-18 CE has a wider throat (3.70 mm / 0.1457 in vs 3.66 mm / 0.1441 in). A wider throat allows more air through, increasing volume and projection but reducing resistance.
Which is better?
Neither mouthpiece clearly dominates the other — the right choice depends on your embouchure, playing style, and the sound you're after. Try both if possible.