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Group II
Bach's medium-small rim group. Narrower than the usual starter size, which makes the upper register feel more supported.
Product detailSKU #1274115059961
BachTrumpet Mouthpiece Group II 11C
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Bach trumpet mouthpiece with a medium-small rim and medium cup. For players who want a step in from the standard student size without changing tone much.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who find the common student rim slightly too wide
- Concert band and general playing where one piece covers everything
- Trumpeters who want more upper-register support, not a lead piece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing a dark, orchestral sound from a deep cup
- Lead players who need a shallow cup for volume and edge
- Cornet players — the shank does not match
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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The 11 in 11C
Rim diameter. Higher numbers are smaller, so 11 sits a step in from the common 7 most players start on.
Detail 03
C cup
Medium depth — the all-purpose choice. Holds some warmth without the air demand or resistance of a deeper cup.
Detail 04
Standard trumpet shank
Seats in any standard Bb trumpet receiver. Cornets and flugelhorns use different shanks and will not take it.
Detail 05
Smaller rim with medium cup
Only the rim changes from a standard setup. Tone stays close; what shifts is comfort and endurance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch or case
- 02A smaller rim can shorten endurance if your lips are on the fuller side
- 03Expect a week or two of adjustment before your range settles back
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the 11C good for a beginner?
It works, but most beginners do better on the wider standard starter rim. The 11C suits a player who has already found that size uncomfortably broad.
02How does an 11C compare to a 7C?
Same medium cup depth, slightly smaller rim diameter. The sound stays similar; the 11C feels tighter on the lip and gives a bit more support up high.
03Will a smaller mouthpiece give me high notes?
It can make them feel easier to hold, but it does not create range. Air support and practice do that. A rim that is too small will cost you endurance and low-register body.
04Does this fit a cornet?
No. Cornet receivers take a shorter, narrower shank. This is cut for standard Bb trumpet.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Neck Shape
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