Bruno Tilz 310-M 29 vs Schilke 67

The Bruno Tilz 310-M 29 has a wider cup diameter, the Bruno Tilz 310-M 29 features a deeper cup, the Bruno Tilz 310-M 29 has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bruno Tilz 310-M 29
    • Tuba
    Catalog
    Cup diameter32.50 mm / 1.2795 in
    Cup depthDeep
    Rim width
    Throat diameter8.40 mm / 0.3307 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
      Schilke 67
      • Tuba
      Cup diameter32.41 mm / 1.2760 in
      Cup depthMedium
      Rim width
      Throat diameter8.33 mm / 0.3280 in
      Backbore21/64.3281"
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Bruno Tilz 310-M 29 has a cup diameter of 32.50 mm / 1.2795 in compared to 32.41 mm / 1.2760 in on the Schilke 67 — a difference of 0.09 mm / 0.0035 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Bruno Tilz 310-M 29 has a deep cup while the Schilke 67 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 310-M 29 has a wider throat (8.40 mm / 0.3307 in vs 8.33 mm / 0.3280 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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