Bruno Tilz 305-D 5 vs Schilke 52
The Bruno Tilz 305-D 5 has a wider cup diameter, the Bruno Tilz 305-D 5 features a deeper cup, the Schilke 52 has a larger throat opening.
How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).
Mouthpiece A
Bruno Tilz 305-D 5
• Trombone
CatalogCup depthMedium
Best suited for
High-volume projection — open throat for power
vs
Mouthpiece B
Schilke 52
• Trombone
Cup depthShallow
Best suited for
High-volume projection — open throat for power
Cup Depth
The Bruno Tilz 305-D 5 has a medium cup while the Schilke 52 has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
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.