Schilke Symphony Series

 
The Schilke Symphony Series custom line was created the same way the standard Schilke line was created, by working “one on one” in consultation and experimentation with professional musicians over the past 50 years. The Symphony Series has developed in the same way, focusing on the “legit” or orchestral player. These models are hand cut, one at a time. Symphony Series models are on the larger side of the mouthpiece spectrum creating a deep, vibrant sound with a well-focused center. They have comfortable rim shapes that provide a nice clarity in attack. They are offered with a standard cup depth or a deep bowl shaped cup.

Cups & Throats

The cups of the M1, M2, and M3 are shallower ‘C’ cups because players have said our standard ‘C’ cups were too deep for the orchestral player. The cups on the D1, D2, and D3 are deeper bowl shape cups for players needing more depth in their sound, but not too deep for lack of control. The throats on the M’s are a 24, and the throats on the D’s are a 25.

Backbores

The backbore on the ‘M’ models is a Schmitt-style backbore for a full sound to balance the shallower cups. The ‘Md’ models are the same as the M’s but have a tighter Schmitt backbore. This has been described as a good Bb trumpet mouthpiece and also for some piccolo trumpet. The ‘D’ cups have the same smaller version of the Schmitt backbore, tighter to balance the deeper cup.

The ‘F’ Cup Models

Players in need of a quiet, mellow sound but not projection utilize the ‘F’ cup mouthpieces. This has been popular for Schumann, Beethoven, anything that requires trumpet, but not in a predominate role. Also popular for solos like Wagner’s Parsifal, Mahler Post horn. You can play at your full capacity, but the sound will be dark and mellow.

Model Information