Bruno Tilz 231-B 2 vs Bruno Tilz 310-M 12

The Bruno Tilz 310-M 12 has a wider cup diameter, the Bruno Tilz 310-M 12 has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bruno Tilz 231-B 2
    • Tuba
    Catalog
    Cup diameter32.00 mm / 1.2598 in
    Cup depthShallow
    Rim width
    Throat diameter7.20 mm / 0.2835 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Bruno Tilz 310-M 12
      • Tuba
      Catalog
      Cup diameter32.50 mm / 1.2795 in
      Cup depthShallow
      Rim width
      Throat diameter7.40 mm / 0.2913 in
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Bruno Tilz 310-M 12 has a cup diameter of 32.50 mm / 1.2795 in compared to 32.00 mm / 1.2598 in on the Bruno Tilz 231-B 2 — 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 shallow cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.

      Throat Diameter

      The Bruno Tilz 310-M 12 has a wider throat (7.40 mm / 0.2913 in vs 7.20 mm / 0.2835 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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