Bach 14½D vs Bruno Tilz 213- B 1

The Bach 14½D has a wider cup diameter, the Bach 14½D has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bach 14½D
    • Baritone / Euphonium
    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 213- B 1
      • Baritone / Euphonium
      Catalog
      Cup diameter22.00 mm / 0.8661 in
      Cup depthShallow
      Rim width
      Throat diameter4.40 mm / 0.1732 in
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Bach 14½D has a cup diameter of 24.50 mm / 0.9646 in compared to 22.00 mm / 0.8661 in on the Bruno Tilz 213- B 1 — a difference of 2.50 mm / 0.0984 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      Both mouthpieces share a shallow cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.

      Throat Diameter

      The Bach 14½D has a wider throat (5.85 mm / 0.2303 in vs 4.40 mm / 0.1732 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.

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