Bruno Tilz vs Yamaha Trombone Mouthpieces
Bruno Tilz offers 182 trombone mouthpieces (made in Germany), while Yamaha has 37 models (made in Japan). On average, Bruno Tilz cups measure 26.22mm versus 25.69mm for Yamaha. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Bruno Tilz
Models182
Avg cup26.22mm
Avg throat6.37mm
Common styleCatalog
CountryGermany
vs
Yamaha
Models37
Avg cup25.69mm
Avg throat6.75mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Bruno Tilz vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 vs Yamaha SL-48DL
- Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 vs Yamaha SL-48S-GP
- Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 vs Yamaha SL-48DS
- Bruno Tilz 214-D 5 vs Yamaha SL-48L
- Bruno Tilz 305-D 5 vs Yamaha SL-48DL
- Bruno Tilz 305-D 5 vs Yamaha SL-48S-GP
- Bruno Tilz 305-D 5 vs Yamaha SL-48DS
- Bruno Tilz 305-D 5 vs Yamaha SL-48L
- Bruno Tilz 306-5 GS vs Yamaha SL-48DL
- Bruno Tilz 306-5 GS vs Yamaha SL-48S-GP
- Bruno Tilz 306-5 GS vs Yamaha SL-48DS
- Bruno Tilz 306-5 GS vs Yamaha SL-48L
All models
Bruno Tilz (182)
214-D 5
26.00mm · Medium · Catalog
305-D 5
26.00mm · Medium · Catalog
306-5 GS
26.00mm · Medium · Catalog
214-4 S
25.50mm · V.Shallow · Catalog
306-2 C
26.00mm · Medium · Catalog
305-4
25.50mm · Medium · Catalog
214-4
25.50mm · Medium · Catalog
215-1 1/2 G
27.00mm · Deep · Catalog
215-2 C
26.00mm · Medium · Catalog
305-5 GE
25.60mm · Medium · Catalog
305-D 6
26.20mm · Deep · Catalog
214-5 GT
25.60mm · Medium · Catalog
214-6 1/2 ABG
26.00mm · Medium · Catalog
214-B 2
25.00mm · Shallow · Catalog
214-D 1
24.50mm · Shallow · Catalog
215-2 B
26.00mm · Medium · Catalog
305-T 2 1/2
25.50mm · Deep · Catalog
306-2 B
26.00mm · Medium · Catalog
306-4 G
25.50mm · Medium · Catalog
214-14 AL
26.00mm · Deep · Catalog
Yamaha (37)
SL-48DL
25.25mm · Deep
SL-48S-GP
25.25mm · Medium
SL-48DS
25.25mm · Deep
SL-48L
25.25mm · Medium
SL-YEO-S
28.72mm · Deep
SL-48L-GP
25.25mm · Medium
SL-53L
25.91mm · Medium
SL-51BS
25.23mm · Shallow
BL-60BL
27.83mm · Shallow
SL-46C2S
24.59mm · Medium
SL-51BL
25.23mm · Shallow
SL-52L
25.65mm · Medium
BL-60L
28.25mm · Medium
SL-45C2S
24.26mm · Medium
SL-46BS
24.58mm · Shallow
SL-YEO-GP
28.72mm · Deep
SL-45C2S-GP
24.26mm · Medium
SL-48AS
25.25mm · V.Shallow
SL-LANDGREN-GP
25.11mm · Medium
BL-58L
26.84mm · Medium
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trombone mouthpieces — Bruno Tilz or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Bruno Tilz has 182 models and Yamaha has 37. The best choice depends on your playing style, preferred cup depth, and tonal goals. Compare specific models head-to-head to find the right fit.
How do Bruno Tilz and Yamaha trombone mouthpieces compare in size?
Bruno Tilz averages 26.22mm cup diameter with 6.37mm throat. Yamaha averages 25.69mm cup diameter with 6.75mm throat.