Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 vs Denis Wick 12CS

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
      Denis Wick 12CS
      • Trombone
      Cup diameter24.50 mm / 0.9646 in
      Cup depthMedium
      Rim width6.71 mm / 0.2642 in
      Throat diameter6.10 mm / 0.2402 in
      BackboreV-type
      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 24.50 mm / 0.9646 in on the Denis Wick 12CS — a difference of 1.50 mm / 0.0591 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 6.10 mm / 0.2402 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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