Bruno Tilz 214-14 AL vs Yamaha SL-48DL

The Bruno Tilz 214-14 AL has a wider cup diameter, the Bruno Tilz 214-14 AL has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bruno Tilz 214-14 AL
    • Trombone
    Catalog
    Cup diameter26.00 mm / 1.0236 in
    Cup depthDeep
    Rim width
    Throat diameter6.80 mm / 0.2677 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Yamaha SL-48DL
      • Trombone
      Cup diameter25.25 mm / 0.9941 in
      Cup depthDeep
      Rim width
      Throat diameter6.62 mm / 0.2606 in
      BackboreSemi-narrow
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Bruno Tilz 214-14 AL has a cup diameter of 26.00 mm / 1.0236 in compared to 25.25 mm / 0.9941 in on the Yamaha SL-48DL — a difference of 0.75 mm / 0.0295 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

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

      Throat Diameter

      The Bruno Tilz 214-14 AL has a wider throat (6.80 mm / 0.2677 in vs 6.62 mm / 0.2606 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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