Which has a bigger cup — Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 or Denis Wick 5ABL?

The Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 has a cup diameter of 26.00 mm / 1.0236 in compared to 25.73 mm / 1.0130 in on the Denis Wick 5ABL — a difference of 0.27 mm / 0.0106 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 and Denis Wick 5ABL?

Both mouthpieces share a medium cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.

Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 vs Denis Wick 5ABL

Name: Denis Wick 5ABL
Brand: Denis Wick

The Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 5ABL has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material

The taper behind the throat leading to the shank. Affects projection and tone character.

Mouthpiece A

Bruno Tilz 214-D 5

• Trombone

Catalog

Backbore—

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Denis Wick 5ABL

• Trombone

Backboremedium

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

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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Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 vs Denis Wick 5ABL

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