Bruno Tilz 210-S 4 E vs Bruno Tilz 210-S 9 E

The Bruno Tilz 210-S 9 E has a wider cup diameter, the Bruno Tilz 210-S 9 E features a deeper cup, the Bruno Tilz 210-S 9 E has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bruno Tilz 210-S 4 E
    • Flugelhorn
    Catalog
    Cup diameter16.50 mm / 0.6496 in
    Cup depthShallow
    Rim width
    Throat diameter3.50 mm / 0.1378 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    Screamer / high notes — tight throat with shallow cup
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Bruno Tilz 210-S 9 E
      • Flugelhorn
      Catalog
      Cup diameter17.00 mm / 0.6693 in
      Cup depthDeep
      Rim width
      Throat diameter3.70 mm / 0.1457 in
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

      Cup Diameter

      The Bruno Tilz 210-S 9 E has a cup diameter of 17.00 mm / 0.6693 in compared to 16.50 mm / 0.6496 in on the Bruno Tilz 210-S 4 E — a difference of 0.50 mm / 0.0197 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Bruno Tilz 210-S 9 E has a deep cup while the Bruno Tilz 210-S 4 E 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 210-S 9 E has a wider throat (3.70 mm / 0.1457 in vs 3.50 mm / 0.1378 in). A wider throat allows more air through, increasing volume and projection but reducing resistance.

      Which is better?

      Both mouthpieces are categorized as "Catalog" — the physical dimensions above will determine which suits your embouchure and playing style better.

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