Which has a bigger cup — Bruno Tilz 214-6 1/2 ASG or Schilke 45B?

The Bruno Tilz 214-6 1/2 ASG has a cup diameter of 26.00 mm / 1.0236 in compared to 24.30 mm / 0.9567 in on the Schilke 45B — a difference of 1.70 mm / 0.0669 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

Bruno Tilz 214-6 1/2 ASG vs Schilke 45B

Name: Schilke 45B
Brand: Schilke

The Bruno Tilz 214-6 1/2 ASG has a wider cup diameter, the Bruno Tilz 214-6 1/2 ASG features a deeper cup, the Bruno Tilz 214-6 1/2 ASG has a larger throat opening.

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

How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).

Mouthpiece A

Bruno Tilz 214-6 1/2 ASG

• Trombone

Catalog

Cup depthDeep

Best suited for

🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Schilke 45B

• Trombone

Cup depthMedium

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Cup Depth

The Bruno Tilz 214-6 1/2 ASG has a deep cup while the Schilke 45B has a medium 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.

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Bruno Tilz 214-6 1/2 ASG vs Schilke 45B

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