Bruno Tilz 310-MS 9 vs Denis Wick 3L

The Bruno Tilz 310-MS 9 has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 3L features a deeper cup, the Denis Wick 3L has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bruno Tilz 310-MS 9
    • Tuba
    Catalog
    Cup diameter32.00 mm / 1.2598 in
    Cup depthShallow
    Rim width
    Throat diameter7.80 mm / 0.3071 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Denis Wick 3L
      • Tuba
      Cup diameter31.25 mm / 1.2303 in
      Cup depthVery deep
      Rim width8.11 mm / 0.3193 in
      Throat diameter8.78 mm / 0.3457 in
      Backborelarge barrel
      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 310-MS 9 has a cup diameter of 32.00 mm / 1.2598 in compared to 31.25 mm / 1.2303 in on the Denis Wick 3L — a difference of 0.75 mm / 0.0295 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Denis Wick 3L has a very deep cup while the Bruno Tilz 310-MS 9 has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      Throat Diameter

      The Denis Wick 3L has a wider throat (8.78 mm / 0.3457 in vs 7.80 mm / 0.3071 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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