Bruno Tilz 300-3 DE vs Curry 3 C.

The Bruno Tilz 300-3 DE has a wider cup diameter, the Curry 3 C. features a deeper cup, the Curry 3 C. has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bruno Tilz 300-3 DE
    • Trumpet
    Catalog
    Cup diameter17.00 mm / 0.6693 in
    Cup depthShallow
    Rim width
    Throat diameter3.50 mm / 0.1378 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    Screamer / high notes — tight throat with shallow cup
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Curry 3 C.
      • Trumpet
      Cup diameter16.89 mm / 0.6650 in
      Cup depthMedium
      Rim width
      Throat diameter3.70 mm / 0.1455 in
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material

      Cup Diameter

      The Bruno Tilz 300-3 DE has a cup diameter of 17.00 mm / 0.6693 in compared to 16.89 mm / 0.6650 in on the Curry 3 C. — a difference of 0.11 mm / 0.0043 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Curry 3 C. has a medium cup while the Bruno Tilz 300-3 DE has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      Throat Diameter

      The Curry 3 C. has a wider throat (3.70 mm / 0.1455 in vs 3.50 mm / 0.1378 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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