Bruno Tilz 305-D 5 vs Marcinkiewicz 11 BS

The Bruno Tilz 305-D 5 has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz 11 BS features a deeper cup, the Bruno Tilz 305-D 5 has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bruno Tilz 305-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
      Marcinkiewicz 11 BS
      • Trombone
      Cup diameter25.37 mm / 0.9988 in
      Cup depthDeep
      Rim width
      Throat diameter5.94 mm / 0.2339 in
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Bruno Tilz 305-D 5 has a cup diameter of 26.00 mm / 1.0236 in compared to 25.37 mm / 0.9988 in on the Marcinkiewicz 11 BS — a difference of 0.63 mm / 0.0248 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Marcinkiewicz 11 BS has a deep cup while the Bruno Tilz 305-D 5 has a medium cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      Throat Diameter

      The Bruno Tilz 305-D 5 has a wider throat (6.30 mm / 0.2480 in vs 5.94 mm / 0.2339 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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