Bruno Tilz vs Yamaha Tuba Mouthpieces
Bruno Tilz offers 100 tuba mouthpieces (made in Germany), while Yamaha has 15 models (made in Japan). On average, Bruno Tilz cups measure 31.91mm versus 31.99mm for Yamaha. 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
Yamaha
Models15
Avg cup31.99mm
Avg throat7.92mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Bruno Tilz vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Bruno Tilz 310-M 28 vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
- Bruno Tilz 310-M 28 vs Yamaha BB-67C4
- Bruno Tilz 310-M 28 vs Yamaha BB-CAROLINO
- Bruno Tilz 310-M 28 vs Yamaha BB-64
- Bruno Tilz 231-T 5 vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
- Bruno Tilz 231-T 5 vs Yamaha BB-67C4
- Bruno Tilz 231-T 5 vs Yamaha BB-CAROLINO
- Bruno Tilz 231-T 5 vs Yamaha BB-64
- Bruno Tilz 310-M 0 vs Yamaha BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
- Bruno Tilz 310-M 0 vs Yamaha BB-67C4
- Bruno Tilz 310-M 0 vs Yamaha BB-CAROLINO
- Bruno Tilz 310-M 0 vs Yamaha BB-64
All models
Bruno Tilz (100)
310-M 28
33.50mm · Deep · Catalog
231-T 5
35.00mm · Deep · Catalog
310-M 0
33.70mm · Deep · Catalog
231-C 4
33.00mm · Deep · Catalog
309-F 10
32.00mm · Shallow · Catalog
310-M 12
32.50mm · Shallow · Catalog
310-M 15
31.00mm · Deep · Catalog
310-M 21
33.00mm · Medium · Catalog
310-M 26
33.00mm · Medium · Catalog
310-M 32
33.00mm · Deep · Catalog
310-M 4
31.00mm · Deep · Catalog
310-M 42
33.00mm · · Catalog
310-M 9
32.00mm · Shallow · Catalog
231-C 5
33.50mm · Deep · Catalog
309-D 3
32.00mm · Shallow · Catalog
310-M 1
33.00mm · Deep · Catalog
310-M 11
32.00mm · Shallow · Catalog
310-M 18
31.50mm · Medium · Catalog
310-M 19
32.50mm · Medium · Catalog
310-M 22
33.00mm · Medium · Catalog
Yamaha (15)
BB-BOBO-SOLO-GP
32.20mm · Shallow
BB-67C4
32.06mm · Medium
BB-CAROLINO
32.44mm · Shallow
BB-64
30.45mm · Medium
BB-65
30.95mm · Medium
BB-67
31.93mm · Medium
BB-BOBO-SOLO-S
32.20mm · Shallow
BB-BOBO-SYM-GP
32.90mm · Shallow
BB-BOBO-SYM-S
32.90mm · Shallow
BB-SELF
32.86mm · Medium
BB-66
31.37mm · Medium
BB-67B4
32.06mm · Shallow
BB-66B
31.37mm · Shallow
BB-66D4
31.49mm · Deep
BB-68B
32.72mm · Shallow
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better tuba mouthpieces — Bruno Tilz or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Bruno Tilz has 100 models and Yamaha has 15. 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 Yamaha tuba mouthpieces compare in size?
Bruno Tilz averages 31.91mm cup diameter with 7.49mm throat. Yamaha averages 31.99mm cup diameter with 7.92mm throat.