Bach 19 vs Bruno Tilz 214-D 5

The Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 has a wider cup diameter, the Bach 19 features a deeper cup, the Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bach 19
    • Trombone
    Cup diameter24.00 mm / 0.9449 in
    Cup depthDeep
    Rim width
    Throat diameter5.85 mm / 0.2303 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Bruno Tilz 214-D 5
      • Trombone
      Catalog
      Cup diameter26.00 mm / 1.0236 in
      Cup depthMedium
      Rim width
      Throat diameter6.30 mm / 0.2480 in
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 has a cup diameter of 26.00 mm / 1.0236 in compared to 24.00 mm / 0.9449 in on the Bach 19 — a difference of 2.00 mm / 0.0787 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Bach 19 has a deep cup while the Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 has a medium cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      Throat Diameter

      The Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 has a wider throat (6.30 mm / 0.2480 in vs 5.85 mm / 0.2303 in). A wider throat allows more air through, increasing volume and projection but reducing resistance.

      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.

      Open in interactive tool + Add third mouthpiece Bach 19 details Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 details Bach 19 equivalents Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 equivalents