Bruno Tilz vs Kelly Trombone Mouthpieces
Bruno Tilz offers 182 trombone mouthpieces (made in Germany), while Kelly has 17 models (made in United States). On average, Bruno Tilz cups measure 26.22mm versus 25.86mm for Kelly. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Bruno Tilz
Models182
Avg cup26.22mm
Avg throat6.37mm
Common styleCatalog
CountryGermany
vs
Kelly
Models17
Avg cup25.86mm
Avg throat—
Common styleBass
CountryUnited States
Bruno Tilz vs Kelly — head-to-head comparisons
- Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 vs Kelly BEAST-LS-SS
- Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 vs Kelly 12C
- Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 vs Kelly 6-1/2AL-LS-SS
- Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 vs Kelly BASS-BONE-LS-SS
- Bruno Tilz 305-D 5 vs Kelly BEAST-LS-SS
- Bruno Tilz 305-D 5 vs Kelly 12C
- Bruno Tilz 305-D 5 vs Kelly 6-1/2AL-LS-SS
- Bruno Tilz 305-D 5 vs Kelly BASS-BONE-LS-SS
- Bruno Tilz 306-5 GS vs Kelly BEAST-LS-SS
- Bruno Tilz 306-5 GS vs Kelly 12C
- Bruno Tilz 306-5 GS vs Kelly 6-1/2AL-LS-SS
- Bruno Tilz 306-5 GS vs Kelly BASS-BONE-LS-SS
All models
Bruno Tilz (182)
214-D 5
26.00mm · Medium · Catalog
305-D 5
26.00mm · Medium · Catalog
306-5 GS
26.00mm · Medium · Catalog
305-4
25.50mm · Medium · Catalog
214-4 S
25.50mm · V.Shallow · Catalog
215-1 1/2 G
27.00mm · Deep · Catalog
306-2 C
26.00mm · Medium · Catalog
214-4
25.50mm · Medium · Catalog
214-5 GT
25.60mm · Medium · Catalog
215-2 C
26.00mm · Medium · Catalog
215-5 GS
26.00mm · Medium · Catalog
305-5 GE
25.60mm · Medium · Catalog
305-D 6
26.20mm · Deep · Catalog
306-2 B
26.00mm · Medium · Catalog
214-14 AL
26.00mm · Deep · Catalog
214-6 1/2 ABG
26.00mm · Medium · Catalog
214-6 G
26.00mm · Deep · Catalog
214-D 1
24.50mm · Shallow · Catalog
214-D 4
25.80mm · Deep · Catalog
215-2 B
26.00mm · Medium · Catalog
Kelly (17)
BEAST-LS-SS
28.70mm · — · Bass
12C
24.13mm · Shallow · Lead
6-1/2AL-LS-SS
25.15mm · V.Deep · General
BASS-BONE-LS-SS
27.69mm · — · Bass
JAZZ-LS-SS
25.65mm · — · Jazz
SKY-SS
24.64mm · Shallow · Lead
51D-LS-SS
25.40mm · — · Professional
5G-LS
25.40mm · — · Orchestral
SYMPHONY-LS-SS
25.65mm · — · Orchestral
51D
25.40mm · — · Professional
51D-LS
25.40mm · — · Professional
51D-SS
25.40mm · — · Professional
5G
25.40mm · — · Orchestral
6-1/2AL
25.15mm · V.Deep · General
6-1/2AL-SS
25.15mm · V.Deep · General
BASS-BONE
27.69mm · — · Bass
BASS-BONE-LS
27.69mm · — · Bass
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trombone mouthpieces — Bruno Tilz or Kelly?
Neither brand is universally better. Bruno Tilz has 182 models and Kelly has 17. 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 Bruno Tilz and Kelly trombone mouthpieces compare in size?
Bruno Tilz averages 26.22mm cup diameter with 6.37mm throat. Kelly averages 25.86mm cup diameter with N/Amm throat.