Detail 01
Small shank
Fits small- and medium-bore tenor trombones. It will not seat in a large-shank receiver, and adapters are a compromise.
Product detailSKU #1274228071088
BlessingTrombone Mouthpieces 6.5Al Small Shank In Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A silver-plated small-shank 6.5AL trombone mouthpiece. The usual step-up size for small- and medium-bore tenor players moving off a stock 12C.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students moving past the mouthpiece their trombone shipped with
- Small- and medium-bore tenor trombones with a small-shank receiver
- Keeping an inexpensive spare in the case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Large-bore tenor or bass trombones — those take large shank
- Euphonium or baritone; the receiver is different
- Players chasing a specific custom rim or cup
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.
Detail 02
6.5AL size
A common step up from a stock 12C — larger, and more comfortable for most players past the first year.
Detail 03
Silver plating
Wipes clean and resists corrosion from handling. Can wear through at the rim over years of daily play.
Detail 04
Under $50
Cheap enough to keep a backup. Losing one on a gig day is an annoyance, not a crisis.
Detail 05
Blessing
A school-band staple rather than a boutique maker. Consistent and easy to replace with an identical one.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your slide receiver — small shank and large shank are not interchangeable
- 02Add a mouthpiece pouch; bare rims get dinged rattling loose in a case
- 03Rinse it weekly in warm water or the plating dulls fast
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my trombone?
If your trombone takes a small-shank mouthpiece — most student and medium-bore tenors do — yes. Large-bore tenors and bass trombones need a large shank.
02Is 6.5AL a good upgrade from a 12C?
It's the usual next step. Larger than a 12C and fuller feeling, which most players find easier once their embouchure has settled.
03Can I use this on a bass trombone?
No. Bass trombones take a large shank and a much bigger cup. This would be undersized even with an adapter.
04Does the silver plating wear off?
Eventually, with daily play. It shows at the rim first. Replating exists, but at this price replacing it is simpler.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
