Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 vs Bruno Tilz 305-4

The Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 has a wider cup diameter, the Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bruno Tilz 214-D 5
    • Trombone
    Catalog
    Cup 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
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Bruno Tilz 305-4
      • Trombone
      Catalog
      Cup diameter25.50 mm / 1.0039 in
      Cup depthMedium
      Rim width
      Throat diameter5.80 mm / 0.2283 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 25.50 mm / 1.0039 in on the Bruno Tilz 305-4 — 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

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

      Throat Diameter

      The Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 has a wider throat (6.30 mm / 0.2480 in vs 5.80 mm / 0.2283 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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