Which has a bigger cup — Bach 4GB or Bruno Tilz 214-D 5?

Both mouthpieces have virtually identical cup diameters at 26.00 mm / 1.0236 in.

How does cup depth compare between Bach 4GB and Bruno Tilz 214-D 5?

The Bach 4GB has a very deep cup while the Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 has a medium cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

Bach 4GB vs Bruno Tilz 214-D 5

Name: Bruno Tilz 214-D 5
Brand: Bruno Tilz

the Bach 4GB features a deeper cup, the Bach 4GB has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material

Base metal or construction (e.g. brass, stainless steel, plastic). Influences weight, response, and tone color.

Mouthpiece A

Bach 4GB

• Trombone

Material—

Best suited for

🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Bruno Tilz 214-D 5

• Trombone

Catalog

Material—

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

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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Bach 4GB vs Bruno Tilz 214-D 5

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