Bob Reeves 11C vs Bruno Tilz 214-D 5
The Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 has a wider cup diameter, the Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 features a deeper cup.
Mouthpiece A
Bob Reeves 11C
• Trombone
Cup diameter24.80 mm / 0.9764 in
Cup depthShallow
Rim width—
Throat diameter—
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
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Mouthpiece B
Bruno Tilz 214-D 5
• Trombone
CatalogCup diameter26.00 mm / 1.0236 in
Cup depthMedium
Rim width—
Throat diameter6.30 mm / 0.2480 in
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
High-volume projection — open throat for power
Cup Diameter
The Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 has a cup diameter of 26.00 mm / 1.0236 in compared to 24.80 mm / 0.9764 in on the Bob Reeves 11C — a difference of 1.20 mm / 0.0472 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
The Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 has a medium cup while the Bob Reeves 11C has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
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.