Bruno Tilz 306-5 GS vs Curry 11S

The Bruno Tilz 306-5 GS has a wider cup diameter, the Bruno Tilz 306-5 GS features a deeper cup, the Bruno Tilz 306-5 GS has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bruno Tilz 306-5 GS
    • Trombone
    Catalog
    Cup diameter26.00 mm / 1.0236 in
    Cup depthMedium
    Rim width
    Throat diameter6.80 mm / 0.2677 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Curry 11S
      • Trombone
      Cup diameter24.49 mm / 0.9640 in
      Cup depthShallow
      Rim width
      Throat diameter6.02 mm / 0.2370 in
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Bruno Tilz 306-5 GS has a cup diameter of 26.00 mm / 1.0236 in compared to 24.49 mm / 0.9640 in on the Curry 11S — a difference of 1.51 mm / 0.0596 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Bruno Tilz 306-5 GS has a medium cup while the Curry 11S 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 306-5 GS has a wider throat (6.80 mm / 0.2677 in vs 6.02 mm / 0.2370 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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