Bruno Tilz 306-5 GS vs Denis Wick 10CS

The Bruno Tilz 306-5 GS has a wider cup diameter, the Bruno Tilz 306-5 GS has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bruno Tilz 306-5 GS
    • Trombone
    Catalog
    Cup diameter26.00 mm / 1.0236 in
    Cup depthMedium
    Rim width
    Throat diameter6.80 mm / 0.2677 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Denis Wick 10CS
      • Trombone
      Cup diameter25.00 mm / 0.9843 in
      Cup depthMedium
      Rim width6.46 mm / 0.2543 in
      Throat diameter6.24 mm / 0.2457 in
      Backboremedium
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Bruno Tilz 306-5 GS has a cup diameter of 26.00 mm / 1.0236 in compared to 25.00 mm / 0.9843 in on the Denis Wick 10CS — a difference of 1.00 mm / 0.0394 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

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

      Throat Diameter

      The Bruno Tilz 306-5 GS has a wider throat (6.80 mm / 0.2677 in vs 6.24 mm / 0.2457 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.

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