Trumpet and Cornet Mouthpiece Descriptions and Cup Diameters

MODEL
mm
inches
Description
5A4
15.84
.624
Small cup diameter which aids upper register. This is a popular piccolo mouthpiece. Available in Cornet shank only.
6A4a
15.99
.630
A shallow 'A" cup with cushion #4 rim for extreme high register work.
7B4
16.08
.633
Excellent for the player with thin lips. A #4 rim provides good endurance with a brilliant tone.
8A4
16.25
.640
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
The deep funnel-shaped cup provides a smooth tone and is very flexible in all registers. Recommended for cornet players.
9
16.33
.643
Standard characteristics allow for a full penetrating tone quality.
9C4
16.36
.644
Like the #9, however the #4 semi-flat rim provides excellent endurance.
10A4a
16.43
.647
The combination of the shallow "A" cup, semi-flat #4 rim and tight "a" backbore assists with upper register work.
10A4
16.43
.647
Same as the 10A4a but with a standard "c" backbore, which offers less resistance.
10B4
16.43
.643
A medium-small funnel-shaped “B” cup offers both a quality sound and support in the register
11A
16.51
.650
This rim size and contour is similar to the #11 but with a shallower “A” cup.
11AX
16.51
.650
This model was developed for the Schilke piccolo trumpets. The “x’ backbore improves the ease of playing and opens up the sound on the piccolo. Also available in a trumpet shank.
11C2
16.51
.650
Similar to the #11 featuring a slightly rounded #2 rim countour.
11
16.53
.653
A superior mouthpiece with standard characteristics for a free blowing mouthpiece.
11D4
16.58
.653
Slightly deeper than the #11 with a #4 semi-flat rim, which provides a definate cushion feel for endurance.
11E
16.58
.653
The large funnel-shaped cup encourages a big round tone, ideal for cornet.
12A4a
16.71
.658
Similar to the 12B4 but with a shallow "A" cup, tight "a" backbore which adds both endurance and range.
12A4
16.71
.658
This mouthpiece is the same as a 12A4a but with a standard "c" backbore.
12B4
16.71
.658
This medium-small conical "B" cup provides a full tone and the #4 semi-flat rim allows for more endurance.
12
16.69
.657
A traditional medium size mouthpiece that includes a #3 standard rim and "c" backbore allows the player a full spectrium of sound.
13A4a
16.76
.660
The shallow "A" cup, semi-flat #4 rim and tight "a" backbore creates an ideal lead mouthpiece.
13A4
16.76
.660
Same as the 13A4a but with the standard "c" backbore which allows a freer blowing feel.
13B
16.77
.660
This mouthpiece has a "B" cup that is slightly deeper than the 13A4 and also offers a narrower, round rim.
13
16.89
.665
New - Ideal choice for a student or developing player with standard #3 rim contour. Rounder rim provides increased flexibility and quick response. “C” cup offers volume for tone.
13C4
16.89
.665
A somewhat sharp inner-edge combined with a funnel-shaped "C" cup offers a clear tone. The #4 semi-flat rim adds increased endurance.
13D4
16.89
.665
New - 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.
14A4a
17.09
.673
One of our most popular mouthpieces, the 14A4a offers a shallow "A" cup, semi-flat #4 rim and tight "a" backbore allows a player a strong upper register without sacrificing tonal production.
14A4
17.09
.673
Same as the 14A4a but with a standard "c" backbore which offers a more "open" feel.
14A4x
17.09
.673
Based on the popular 14A4a, this mouthpiece creates a very open blowing feel with the large "x" backbore. This backbore improves the ease of playing and opens up the sound of our piccolo trumpet. Also ideal for Eb soprano cornet.
14B
17.02
.670
Similar to the #14 but with a "B" (medium-small) cup size.
14C2
17.02
.670
This "C" cup and #2 semi-rounded rim produces a rather large tone and good center.
14
17.02
.670
With a standard rim, cup and backbore, the 14 is an excellent choice for all around playing.
15A4a
17.14
.675
A larger diameter mouthpiece with a shallow "A" cup and tight "a" backbore for upper register playing. #4 semi-flat rim offers comfort in upper register.
15A4
17.14
.675
Same as the 15A4a but with a larger "c" backbore for an open feel.
15B
17.12
.674
With the same diameter as the #15, this mouthpiece includes "B" style cup which produces a more brilliant sound than the standard #15 mouthpiece.
15
17.12
.674
An excellent all-around mouthpiece which offers a free blowing, clear sound.
15C4
17.14
.675
This mouthpiece is similar to the #15 but with the #4 semi-flat rim for increased endurance.
16B4
17.20
.677
New - Same as the #16C4 except the shallower, medium-small “B” cup offers more resistance, providing a brighter quality of sound. The 16B4 is an excellent choice for Eb trumpet when a player requires a bigger rim diameter.
16C4
17.20
.677
Similar to the 16 in dimensions, this mouthpiece offers our #4 semi-flat rim for a more traditional feel and increased endurance.
16
17.20
.677
With all the standard Schilke charactistics, this medium-large diameter mouthpiece produces a full, free blowing quality.
16C2
17.20
.677
This model offers the same options as the 16, but instead offers a #2 rim for increased flexibility.
17B4
17.33
.682
New - Well suited for the player looking for a shallower cup in a larger diameter. Medium-small “B” cup offers more brilliance for projection with #4 semi-flat rim for comfort.
17
17.33
.682
A compromise of all the medium characteristics, this mouthpiece is an excellent medium to large diameter mouthpiece.
17D4
17.33
.682
This mouthpiece includes a deeper "D" cup and #4 semi-flat rim for improved endurance.
17D4d
17.33
.682
A larger blowing mouthpiece than the 17D4 because of the increase "d" backbore.
18B4
17.52
.690
New - Ideal for a classical player looking for a commercial sound, the medium 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
The high point being nearer to the center makes this mouthpiece feel smaller than it is.  The standard characteristics produce a rich, brilliant tone
18C3d
17.52
.690
Similar in dimension to the 18 but with a larger "d" backbore producing a large, teutonic tone.
19
17.65
.695
The "C" cup, #3 rim and standard "c" backbore are similar to the #20 but with a slightly smaller diameter
20
17.78
.700
This large diameter is for the robust embouchure. Original mouthpiece of choice for Renold O. Schilke.
20D2d
17.73
.698
Similar to the #20 in diameter but includes a larger "D" style cup, #2 semi-round rim and larger "d" backbore.
22
18.03
.710
Similar to the #20 but with a larger inside dimeter.
24
18.29
.720
Our largest cup diameter offered. This mouthpiece provides a huge volume of sound.

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