Bach 18 vs Bruno Tilz 231-B 2
The Bach 18 has a wider cup diameter, the Bach 18 features a deeper cup, the Bach 18 has a larger throat opening.
How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).
Mouthpiece A
Bach 18
• Tuba
Cup depthMedium
Best suited for
High-volume projection — open throat for power
vs
Mouthpiece B
Bruno Tilz 231-B 2
• Tuba
CatalogCup depthShallow
Best suited for
High-volume projection — open throat for power
Cup Depth
The Bach 18 has a medium cup while the Bruno Tilz 231-B 2 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.