Schilke Trumpet Mouthpieces
| Model |
Diameter |
Description |
| Millim. |
Inches |
| 5A4 |
15.84 |
.624"
40/64" |
Small cup diameter with shallow "A" cup and semi-flat rim offers comfort and resistance in the upper register. |
| 6A4A |
15.99 |
.630"
40/64" |
ARTIST MODEL - Developed for Bill Chase. A small shallow "A" cup with cushion #4 rim for extremely high register work. |
6A4A
Heavyweight |
15.99 |
.630"
40/64" |
Small diameter mouthpiece with shallow "A" cup with cushion #4 rim. Additional mass provides a darker focused sound, with more secure slotting and increased projection at louder dynamic levels. |
| 7B4 |
16.08 |
.633"
41/64" |
(Formerly Model "K") Excellent for the player with thin lips. A #4 rim provides good endurance with a brilliant tone. |
| 8A4 |
16.25 |
.640"
41/64" |
The slightly funnel-shaped cup at the entrance to the throat provides a good tone and the #4 semi-flat rim gives superior endurance. |
| 8E2 |
16.15 |
.636"
41/64" |
A deep funnel-shaped cup provides a mellow sound, very flexible in all registers. |
| 9 |
16.33 |
.643"
41/64" |
(Formerly Model "B") Designed for Edward B. Lewellyn, former principal trumpet player of the Chicago Symphony. Standard characteristics allow for full penetrating tone quality. |
| 9C4 |
16.36 |
.644"
41/64" |
Like the #9, however, the #4 semi-flat rim provides excellent endurance. |
| 10A4A |
16.43 |
.647"
41/64" |
ARTIST MODEL - The combination of the shallow "A" cup, semi-flat #4 rim and tight "a" backbore aids an extremely high register. An ideal piccolo mouthpiece. |
| 10A4 |
16.43 |
.647"
41/64" |
ARTIST MODEL - Same as above #10A4a, but with a standard "c" backbore. |
| 10B4 |
16.43 |
.647"
41/64" |
A medium-small, funnel-shaped "B" cup makes for a good sound and additional support in the upper register. |
| 11A |
16.51 |
.650"
21/32" |
An excellent piccolo trumpet mouthpiece. Rim size and contour similar to the #11, but with a shallow "A" cup. |
| 11C2 |
16.51 |
.650"
21/32 |
Similar to the #11 featuring a slightly rounded #2 rim contour. |
| 11 |
16.53 |
.651"
21/32" |
(Formerly Model "H") A superior mouthpiece with average standard characteristics for free blowing. |
| 11D4 |
16.58 |
.653"
21/32" |
Slightly deeper than the #11 with a #4 semi-flat rim, providing a definite cushion feel for endurance. |
| 11E |
16.58 |
.653"
21/32" |
The large funnel-shaped cup encourages a big round tone, ideal for comet. |
| 12A4A |
16.71 |
.658"
21/32" |
ARTIST MODEL - Similar to the #12B4 but with a shallow "A" cup, tight "a" backbore. adding both endurance and range. |
| 12A4 |
16.71 |
.658"
21/32" |
ARTIST MODEL - Same as above. but with a larger standard "c" backbore. |
| 12B4 |
16.71 |
.658"
21/32" |
The medium-small conical "B" cup provides a full tone and the #4 semi-flat rim allows for more endurance. Excellent for modern jazz. |
| 12 |
16.69 |
.657"
21/32" |
(Formerly Model "J") With the standard medium characteristics of "C" cup, #3 rim and "C" backbore, this mouthpiece produces a brilliance sought by the studio player. |
| 13 |
16.89 |
.665"
21/32" |
Ideal choice for a student or developing player with standard #3 rim contour. Rounder rim provides increased flexibility and quick responce. "C" cup offers volume for tone. |
13
Heavyweight |
16.89 |
.665"
21/32" |
Ideal choice for a student or developing player with standard #3 rim contour. Rounder rim provides increased flexibility and quick responce. "C" cup offers volume for tone. Additional mass provides a darker focused sound, with more secure slotting and increased projection at louder dynamic levels. |
| 13A4a |
16.76 |
.660"
21/32" |
ARTIST MODEL - Shallow "A" cup. semi-flat #4 rim and tight "a" backbore. An ideal trumpet mouthpiece for playing lead. |
13A4a
Heavyweight |
16.76 |
.660"
21/32" |
The shallow "A" cup, semi-flat #4 rim and tight "a" backbore creates an ideal mouthpiece. Additional mass provides a darker focused sound, with more secure slotting and increased projection at louder dynamic levels. |
| 13A4 |
16.76 |
.660"
21/32" |
ARTIST MODEL - Same as above, except for the standard "c" backbore that makes it a freer blowing mouthpiece. |
| 13B |
16.77 |
.660"
21/32" |
ARTIST MODEL - Has a "B" cup slightly deeper than the above and a narrow rounded rim, used by Frank Lisanti. |
| 13D4 |
16.89 |
.665"
43/64" |
Best option for a player looking for a thick, rich, weighted sound. Medium large "D" cup offers a tone that is colorful with depth. #4 semi-flat rim affords comfort with sharper bite for superior articulation clarity. Diameter ideal for all players from student to professional. |
| 13C4 |
16.89 |
.665"
43/64" |
A somewhat sharp inner-edge combined with a funnel shaped "C" cup insures good clear tone and the #4 semi-flat rim adds to endurance. |
| 14A4a |
17.09 |
.673"
43/64" |
ARTIST MODEL - Developed for Forrest Buchtel, formerly with the Woody Herman Band, The shallow "A" cup, semi-flat #4 rim and tight "a" backbore permits a good upper register with large tone. |
14A4a
Heavyweight |
17.09 |
.673"
43/64" |
Shallow "A" cup, semi-flat #4 rim and tight "a" backbore for lead work. Additional mass provides a darker focused sound, with more secure slotting and increased projection at louder dynamic levels. |
| 14A4 |
17.09 |
.673"
43/64" |
ARTIST MODEL - Same as above except for a more open standard "c" backbore. |
| 14B |
17.02 |
.670"
43/64" |
ARTIST MODEL - Similar to the #14 but with a "B" medium-small, shallow cup. |
| 14C2 |
17.02 |
.670"
43/64" |
(Formerly the Model "V") With a standard "C" cup and a semi-rounded #2 rim. This mouthpiece produces a rather large tone with a good center. |
| 14 |
17.02 |
.670"
43/64" |
All the Schilke standard characteristics make this an excellent mouthpiece for the legitimate musician to produce a full orchestral quality. |
14
Heavyweight |
17.02 |
.670"
43/64" |
With the standard rim, cup, and backbone, the 14 is an excellent choice for all around playing. Additional mass provides a darker focused sound, with more secure slotting and increased projection at louder dynamic levels. |
| 15A4A |
17.14 |
.675"
43/64" |
ARTIST MODEL - Corresponds to the #15C4 but with a shallow "A" Cup and tight "a" backbore for extreme upper register playing. |
15A4A
Heavyweight |
17.14 |
.675"
43/64" |
A larger diameter mouthpiece with an "A" cup and tight "a" backbore for upper register playing. Additional mass provides a darker focused sound, with more secure slotting and increased projection at louder dynamic levels. |
| 15A4 |
17.14 |
.675"
43/64" |
ARTIST MODEL - Same as above but with a more open free blowing "c" backbore. |
| 15B |
17.12 |
.674"
43/64" |
Same as the #15 except the shallower medium-small "B" cup produces a brighter quality of sound. |
| 15 |
17.12 |
.674"
43/64" |
An excellent mouthpiece with Schilke average standard characteristics for free blowing and all-around playing. |
15
Heavyweight |
17.12 |
.674"
43/64" |
An excellent all around mouthpiece with a standard C cupand #3 rim. Additional mass provides a darker focused sound, with more secure slotting and increased projection at louder dynamic levels. |
| 15C4 |
17.14 |
.675"
43/64" |
Similar to the above #15. The semi-flat #4 rim provides for greater endurance. |
| 16B4 |
17.20 |
.677"
43/64" |
Same as the #16C4 except the shallower medium-small "Be" cup offers more ressistance, providing a brighter quality of sound. The 16B4 is excellent choice for Eb trumpet when a player requires a bigger rim diameter. |
| 16C2 |
17.20 |
.677"
43/64" |
(Formerly Model "S") Has a definite "bite" on the inner edge of the #2 semi-round rim, permitting greater flexibility. |
16C4
Heavyweight |
17.20 |
.677"
43/64" |
A standard cup and #4 semi-round rim, for a more traditional feel. Additional mass provides a darker focused sound, with more secure slotting and increased projection at louder dynamic levels. |
| 16 |
17.20 |
.677"
43/64" |
(Formerly Model "W") With all the standard characteristics, this medium-large diameter mouthpiece produces a full free blowing quality. |
| 17B4 |
17.33 |
.682"
22/32" |
Well suited for the player looking for a shallower cup in a larger diameter. Medium-small "B" cup offers more briallance for projection with #4 semi-flat rim for comfort. |
| 17 |
17.33 |
.682"
22/32" |
A compromise of all the medium characteristics, this is an excellent medium-large diameter mouthpiece. |
17
Heavyweight |
17.33 |
.682"
22/32" |
A compromise of all the medium characteristics, this is an excellent medium-large diameter mouthpiece. Additional mass provides a darker focused sound, with more secure slotting and increased projection at louder dynamic levels. |
| 17D4 |
17.33 |
.682"
22/32" |
Similar to the #17 with a "D" medium-large cup and #4 semi-flat cushion rim. |
| 17D4d |
17.33 |
.682"
22/32" |
Same as above, with a slight curved-out "d" backbore. |
| 18B4 |
17.52 |
.690"
22/32" |
Ideal for a classic player looking for a commercial sound, the menium shallow cup and semi-flat rim provide resistance and comfort for upper register playing. Cup shape offers some sparkle in the sound with enough volume for tone. |
| 18 |
17.52 |
.690"
22/32" |
(Formerly Model "R") The high point of the rim being nearer the center makes this mouthpiece feel much smaller. The standard characteristics produce a rich brilliant tone. |
18
Heavyweight |
17.52 |
.690"
22/32" |
Larger diameter mouthpiece with a standard "C" cup and #3 rim Ideal for symphonic work. |
| 18C3d |
17.52 |
.690"
22/32" |
Similar to the #18 model but with a large "d" backbore, producing an even larger more "teutonic" sound. |
| 19 |
17.65 |
.695"
43/64" |
The "C" cup, #3 rim and standard "c" backbore are similar to the #20 model but has slightly smaller diameter. |
| 20 |
17.78 |
.700"
45/64" |
(Formerly Model "R 10") This large diameter is for the robust embouchure. Used by the symphony orchestra player. |
20
Heavyweight |
17.78 |
.700"
45/64" |
This large diameter is for the robust emboucure and offers a huge volume of sound. Additional mass provides a darker focused sound, with more secure slotting and increased projection at louder dynamic levels. |
| 20D2d |
17.73 |
.698"
45/64" |
ARTIST MODEL - Designed for Georges Mager, formerly principal trumpet with Boston Symphony. Like the #20 except a medium large deep cup, #2 semi-round rim and a "d" slightly curved backbore. |
| 22 |
18.03 |
.710"
45/64" |
(Formerly Model "R20") Like the model #20 with a slightly larger cup diameter, producing somewhat greater potential in sound. |
| 24 |
18.29 |
.720"
23/32" |
(Formerly Model "R30") Extra large cup diameter for the well trained trumpeter. Provides a huge volume of tone. |