Are Schilke mouthpieces good?

Are Schilke mouthpieces good?

This mouthpiece produces a rather large tone with a good center. All the Schilke standard characteristics make this an excellent mouthpiece for the legitimate musician to produce a full orchestral quality. Corresponds to the #15C4 but with a shallow “A” cup and tight “a” backbore for extreme upper register playing.

What cornet mouthpiece should I use?

A player using a medium-large bore Bb or C trumpet or a Bb cornet should generally use a mouthpiece no shallower than the Bach C cup and preferably, slightly deeper cups such as a B or A. One exception is for musicians who continually play in the extreme high register and desire a brighter sound.

Where are Schilke trumpets made?

Melrose Park, IL
Schilke Music Products Referred to as “Custom Built,” we make each instrument by hand with the sense of attention and detail of a custom builder. All parts are produced at our facility in Melrose Park, IL USA.

What are Bach mouthpieces made of?

brass bars
In the Bach workshop, crafting a mouthpiece begins with innovative, yet classic designs and is then carved by a computer-numeric-controlled machine that shapes and cuts solid brass bars. Each step is precise within one ten-thousandth of an inch.

What are Yamaha trumpet mouthpieces made of?

Silver Plated
Yamaha Standard Trumpet Mouthpieces (Silver Plated) are produced using the most advanced computer design and manufacturing technology. These mouthpieces feature unmatched precision, smooth attack, secure control, and easy playability.

What are the different trumpet mouthpiece sizes?

Sizes:

• 1C – Medium – 17.00 mm – Medium wide – Large diameter, medium cup – good for all-around use.
• 11/2C – Medium – 17.00 mm – Medium wide – Large diameter, medium cup – good for all-around use.
• 3C – Medium – 16.30 mm – Medium wide – Fairly large cup, good for all-around use.

What do the letters mean on Bach mouthpieces?

In Bach mouthpieces, the cup design is referred to by a letter (eg C). The cup depth is designated by a number (eg 7). A larger number will give a “shallower” cup, and a smaller rim diameter. A 1½C will be deeper than 7C and have a larger inner rim diameter. A 12C will be very shallow with a small inner rim diameter.

Can you use a cornet mouthpiece on a trumpet?

For example a cornet mouthpiece will not fit in a trumpet / a trumpet mouthpiece will not fit in a cornet / medium and medium large trombones require small shank mouthpieces while large bore trombones will use large shank mouthpieces!

Is Schilke a good trumpet?

Like many American trumpet players of my generation, I used Schilke for high pitched trumpet playing but not for anything else. It played better than most cornets and better than any C trumpet I had ever played so I bought it on impulse.

Are Benge trumpets still made?

Upon King’s later sale of the company, Kanstul acquired the Benge tooling, and in cooperation with Elden’s son, Donald Benge, set out to manufacture a line of instruments that would continue the legacy left by Elden and his famous Burbank-era horns. These are the Burbank Trumpets of today.

What does the C mean in mouthpieces?

Cup size: This refers to the profile of the cup. In Bach mouthpieces, the cup design is referred to by a letter (eg C). The cup depth is designated by a number (eg 7). A larger number will give a “shallower” cup, and a smaller rim diameter.

What is the difference between a cornet and a trumpet mouthpiece?

The cornet has four 180 degree curves in its tubing whereas the trumpet has only two curves. The trumpet is the only brass instrument to use a shallow, bowl shaped mouthpiece, whereas the cornet’s mouthpiece is deeper and v-shaped.

What kind of mouthpieces does Schilke Music make?

For more than 60 years, Schilke Music Products has been a leader in brass mouthpiece design and manufacturing. Many of our mouthpieces are classic, unique and have become industry standards.

What kind of mouthpiece do you use for cornet?

The large funnel-shaped cup encourages a big round tone, ideal for cornet. Similar to the 12B4 but with a shallow “A” cup, tight “a” backbore which adds both endurance and range. This mouthpiece is the same as a 12A4a but with a standard “c” backbore.

Who was the 4th trumpet in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra?

Renold Schilke and William Scarlett, a Schilke employee and student of Renold O. Schilke before his appointment as 4th trumpet in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1964, developed the Schilke mouthpiece labeling system.

What are the dimensions of a trumpet mouthpiece?

Most trumpet and cornet mouthpieces have a cup diameter that falls between.600 inch and.725 inch. Nos. 5 to 24 in the Schilke system represents sections of.005 inches each between these two measurements. This is also referred to as inner diameter (id).