Bach 12E vs Bruno Tilz 214-A 1 1/2
the Bach 12E features a deeper cup, the Bach 12E has a larger throat opening.
Mouthpiece A
Bach 12E
• Trombone
Cup diameter24.50 mm / 0.9646 in
Cup depthShallow
Rim width—
Throat diameter5.85 mm / 0.2303 in
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
High-volume projection — open throat for power
vs
Mouthpiece B
Bruno Tilz 214-A 1 1/2
• Trombone
CatalogCup diameter24.50 mm / 0.9646 in
Cup depthVery shallow
Rim width—
Throat diameter5.20 mm / 0.2047 in
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
High-volume projection — open throat for power
Cup Diameter
Both mouthpieces have virtually identical cup diameters at 24.50 mm / 0.9646 in.
Cup Depth
The Bach 12E has a shallow cup while the Bruno Tilz 214-A 1 1/2 has a very shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
Throat Diameter
The Bach 12E has a wider throat (5.85 mm / 0.2303 in vs 5.20 mm / 0.2047 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.