Bruno Tilz 211-D 7 vs Yamaha HR-28B

The Bruno Tilz 211-D 7 has a wider cup diameter, the Bruno Tilz 211-D 7 has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bruno Tilz 211-D 7
    • French Horn
    Catalog
    Cup diameter19.00 mm / 0.7480 in
    Cup depthShallow
    Rim width
    Throat diameter4.30 mm / 0.1693 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Yamaha HR-28B
      • French Horn
      Cup diameter16.87 mm / 0.6642 in
      Cup depthShallow
      Rim width
      Throat diameter3.90 mm / 0.1535 in
      BackboreSemi-wide
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Bruno Tilz 211-D 7 has a cup diameter of 19.00 mm / 0.7480 in compared to 16.87 mm / 0.6642 in on the Yamaha HR-28B — a difference of 2.13 mm / 0.0839 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 Bruno Tilz 211-D 7 has a wider throat (4.30 mm / 0.1693 in vs 3.90 mm / 0.1535 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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