Bruno Tilz 310-M 15 vs Denis Wick 3SL

The Denis Wick 3SL has a wider cup diameter, the Bruno Tilz 310-M 15 features a deeper cup, the Bruno Tilz 310-M 15 has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bruno Tilz 310-M 15
    • Tuba
    Catalog
    Cup diameter31.00 mm / 1.2205 in
    Cup depthDeep
    Rim width
    Throat diameter8.00 mm / 0.3150 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
      Denis Wick 3SL
      • Tuba
      Cup diameter31.25 mm / 1.2303 in
      Cup depthShallow
      Rim width8.11 mm / 0.3193 in
      Throat diameter7.62 mm / 0.3000 in
      Backboresmall
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Denis Wick 3SL has a cup diameter of 31.25 mm / 1.2303 in compared to 31.00 mm / 1.2205 in on the Bruno Tilz 310-M 15 — a difference of 0.25 mm / 0.0098 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Bruno Tilz 310-M 15 has a deep cup while the Denis Wick 3SL 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 310-M 15 has a wider throat (8.00 mm / 0.3150 in vs 7.62 mm / 0.3000 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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