Bach vs Bruno Tilz French Horn Mouthpieces
Bach offers 10 french horn mouthpieces (made in United States), while Bruno Tilz has 59 models (made in Germany). On average, Bach cups measure 16.75mm versus 17.72mm for Bruno Tilz. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Bach
Models10
Avg cup16.75mm
Avg throat4.52mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Bruno Tilz
Models59
Avg cup17.72mm
Avg throat4.08mm
Common styleCatalog
CountryGermany
Bach vs Bruno Tilz — head-to-head comparisons
- Bach 16 vs Bruno Tilz 211-D 7
- Bach 16 vs Bruno Tilz 211-T 7
- Bach 16 vs Bruno Tilz 211-TS 6
- Bach 16 vs Bruno Tilz 211-T 6
- Bach 10 vs Bruno Tilz 211-D 7
- Bach 10 vs Bruno Tilz 211-T 7
- Bach 10 vs Bruno Tilz 211-TS 6
- Bach 10 vs Bruno Tilz 211-T 6
- Bach 11 vs Bruno Tilz 211-D 7
- Bach 11 vs Bruno Tilz 211-T 7
- Bach 11 vs Bruno Tilz 211-TS 6
- Bach 11 vs Bruno Tilz 211-T 6
All models
Bach (10)
16
16.25mm · V.Deep
10
16.80mm · V.Deep
11
16.55mm · Medium
15
16.30mm · Medium
12
16.50mm · Medium
18
16.15mm · Medium
7S
17.25mm · Medium
10S
16.80mm · V.Deep
7
17.25mm · Medium
3
17.60mm · Medium
Bruno Tilz (59)
211-D 7
19.00mm · Shallow · Catalog
211-T 7
19.00mm · Deep · Catalog
211-TS 6
18.50mm · Deep · Catalog
211-T 6
18.50mm · Deep · Catalog
211-B 3
17.00mm · Medium · Catalog
211-DS 6
18.50mm · Shallow · Catalog
211-T 3
17.00mm · Deep · Catalog
211-58
17.00mm · Medium · Catalog
211-B 5
18.00mm · Medium · Catalog
211-C 3
17.00mm · Medium · Catalog
211-SB 4 T
17.00mm · Medium · Catalog
211-T 5
18.00mm · Deep · Catalog
302-7
18.00mm · Deep · Catalog
211-58 F
17.00mm · Medium · Catalog
211-B 13
17.00mm · Medium · Catalog
211-B 15
18.00mm · Medium · Catalog
211-B 6
18.50mm · Medium · Catalog
211-BS 16
18.50mm · Medium · Catalog
211-BS 4
18.50mm · Shallow · Catalog
211-S 3
17.50mm · Deep · Catalog
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better french horn mouthpieces — Bach or Bruno Tilz?
Neither brand is universally better. Bach has 10 models and Bruno Tilz has 59. The best choice depends on your playing style, preferred cup depth, and tonal goals. Compare specific models head-to-head to find the right fit.
How do Bach and Bruno Tilz french horn mouthpieces compare in size?
Bach averages 16.75mm cup diameter with 4.52mm throat. Bruno Tilz averages 17.72mm cup diameter with 4.08mm throat.