* Cup Diameter (First number in label): cups range from shallow to deep in numeric order from low to high * Cup Volume (First letter in label): volume ranges from A to E from small to large - A: Small; B: Medium-Small; C: Medium (Standard); D: Medium-Large; E: Large * Rim Contour (Second number in label): rims range from roundest to slightly rounded in numeric order from low to high - 1: Roundest; 2: Simi-Round; 3: Standard; 4: Semi-Flat; 5: Slightly Rounded * Backbore (Last letter in label): backbores range from tight to large in alphabetical order: a: Tight; b: Straight; c: Standard; d: Slightly Curved Out; e: Large Schilke Standard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group I In Silver Model Diameter mm Diameter 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 The combination of the shallow "A" cup, semi-flat #4 rim and tight "a" backbore assists with upper register work. 10A4 16.43 .647 The extra Same as the 10A4a but with a standard "c" backbore, which offers less resistance. 10B4 16.43 .647 A medium-small funnel-shaped “B” cup offers both a quality sound and support in the register 11A 16.51 .647 This rim size and contour is similar to the #11 but with a shallower “A” cup. 11Ax 16.51 .650 The 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 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 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 The 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 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 The 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 The 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.