Bruno Tilz 231-C 4 vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SYM-S

The Bruno Tilz 231-C 4 has a wider cup diameter, the Bruno Tilz 231-C 4 features a deeper cup, the Bruno Tilz 231-C 4 has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bruno Tilz 231-C 4
    • Tuba
    Catalog
    Cup diameter33.00 mm / 1.2992 in
    Cup depthDeep
    Rim width
    Throat diameter8.20 mm / 0.3228 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 BB-BOBO-SYM-S
      • Tuba
      Cup diameter32.90 mm / 1.2953 in
      Cup depthShallow
      Rim width
      Throat diameter7.50 mm / 0.2953 in
      BackboreStandard
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Bruno Tilz 231-C 4 has a cup diameter of 33.00 mm / 1.2992 in compared to 32.90 mm / 1.2953 in on the Yamaha BB-BOBO-SYM-S — a difference of 0.10 mm / 0.0039 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Bruno Tilz 231-C 4 has a deep cup while the Yamaha BB-BOBO-SYM-S has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      Throat Diameter

      The Bruno Tilz 231-C 4 has a wider throat (8.20 mm / 0.3228 in vs 7.50 mm / 0.2953 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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