Bach 1½C vs Bruno Tilz 200-6 B

The Bach 1½C has a wider cup diameter, the Bach 1½C features a deeper cup, the Bach 1½C has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).
Mouthpiece A
    Bach 1½C
    • Trumpet
    Cup depthMedium
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Bruno Tilz 200-6 B
      • Trumpet
      Catalog
      Cup depthShallow
      Best suited for
      Screamer / high notes — tight throat with shallow cup

      Cup Depth

      The Bach 1½C has a medium cup while the Bruno Tilz 200-6 B has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      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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