Bruno Tilz vs Kelly Tuba Mouthpieces
Bruno Tilz offers 100 tuba mouthpieces (made in Germany), while Kelly has 20 models (made in United States). On average, Bruno Tilz cups measure 31.91mm versus 32.42mm for Kelly. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Bruno Tilz
Models100
Avg cup31.91mm
Avg throat7.49mm
Common styleCatalog
CountryGermany
vs
Kelly
Models20
Avg cup32.42mm
Avg throat—
Common styleGeneral
CountryUnited States
Bruno Tilz vs Kelly — head-to-head comparisons
- Bruno Tilz 310-M 0 vs Kelly 18
- Bruno Tilz 310-M 0 vs Kelly 24AW-SS
- Bruno Tilz 310-M 0 vs Kelly 25
- Bruno Tilz 310-M 0 vs Kelly 50-SS
- Bruno Tilz 310-M 12 vs Kelly 18
- Bruno Tilz 310-M 12 vs Kelly 24AW-SS
- Bruno Tilz 310-M 12 vs Kelly 25
- Bruno Tilz 310-M 12 vs Kelly 50-SS
- Bruno Tilz 310-M 4 vs Kelly 18
- Bruno Tilz 310-M 4 vs Kelly 24AW-SS
- Bruno Tilz 310-M 4 vs Kelly 25
- Bruno Tilz 310-M 4 vs Kelly 50-SS
All models
Bruno Tilz (100)
310-M 0
33.70mm · Deep · Catalog
310-M 12
32.50mm · Shallow · Catalog
310-M 4
31.00mm · Deep · Catalog
310-M 9
32.00mm · Shallow · Catalog
231-C 4
33.00mm · Deep · Catalog
231-T 5
35.00mm · Deep · Catalog
310-M 18
31.50mm · Medium · Catalog
310-M 28
33.50mm · Deep · Catalog
309-F 10
32.00mm · Shallow · Catalog
310-M 11
32.00mm · Shallow · Catalog
310-M 26
33.00mm · Medium · Catalog
310-M 29
32.50mm · Deep · Catalog
310-M 30
32.50mm · Shallow · Catalog
310-M 41
33.00mm · · Catalog
310-M 42
33.00mm · · Catalog
310-M 6
32.00mm · Deep · Catalog
310-M 7
32.00mm · Shallow · Catalog
310-MS 25
32.50mm · Shallow · Catalog
310-MS 9
32.00mm · Shallow · Catalog
230-A 1
29.00mm · V.Shallow · Catalog
Kelly (20)
18
32.77mm · — · General
24AW-SS
31.24mm · V.Deep · General
25
30.99mm · Medium · General
50-SS
33.27mm · — · General
KELLYBERG-SP
33.02mm · — · Orchestral
50-EU-SS
33.27mm · — · General
JACOBS-SS
31.75mm · Medium · Orchestral
KELLYBERG
33.02mm · — · Orchestral
KELLYBERG-TS
33.02mm · — · Orchestral
POLKA-SS
33.27mm · — · General
24AW
31.24mm · V.Deep · General
50-KS-SS
33.27mm · — · General
KELLYBERG-EU-SS
33.02mm · — · Orchestral
KELLYBERG-KS-SS
33.02mm · — · Orchestral
KELLYBERG-SS
33.02mm · — · Orchestral
KM-50
33.27mm · — · Orchestral
X-SMALL
30.73mm · Shallow · Student
X-SMALL-SS
30.73mm · Shallow · Student
X-SMALL-TS
30.73mm · Shallow · Student
XXL-SS
33.78mm · — · Contrabass
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better tuba mouthpieces — Bruno Tilz or Kelly?
Neither brand is universally better. Bruno Tilz has 100 models and Kelly has 20. 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 tuba mouthpieces compare in size?
Bruno Tilz averages 31.91mm cup diameter with 7.49mm throat. Kelly averages 32.42mm cup diameter with N/Amm throat.