Detail 01
European medium shank
Shank taper decides fit, not tone. European and American receivers differ, so check your horn before ordering.
Product detailSKU #1275776904067
Schilke51 Trombone/Euphonium European Medium Shank Mouthpiece in Silver 51 Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke's 51 mouthpiece in silver plate, cut for a European medium shank receiver. Serves trombone or euphonium players who already know the size they want.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Euphonium players whose receiver takes a European medium shank
- Doublers keeping one rim feel across trombone and euphonium
- Replacing a worn or dented mouthpiece with the same size
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Large-shank bass trombones — the taper will not seat
- Small American shank tenor trombones
- Players still experimenting to find their cup size
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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Size 51
A Schilke model number. It does not cross over to Bach or Denis Wick numbering — compare measurements, not numbers.
Detail 03
Silver plate
Slightly grippier on the lip than gold. It wears through after years of playing and can be replated rather than replaced.
Detail 04
Trombone and euphonium in one cup
A doubler keeps identical rim contact moving between horns, so the embouchure does not have to reset.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch, case or brush included
- 02Test-fit the receiver; European and American shanks are not interchangeable
- 03Allow a week or two of adjustment when changing mouthpieces
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my trombone?
Only if the slide receiver takes a European medium shank. Large-shank bass trombones and small-shank American tenors will not seat properly. Test-fit if you are unsure.
02Can I use it on euphonium?
Yes, provided the euphonium receiver is European medium shank. It is cut for both instruments, which is why doublers use one size across horns.
03Silver plate or gold plate?
A feel difference more than a sound one. Silver grips the lip slightly more; gold is slicker and is the usual alternative for players who react to silver.
04How do I clean it?
Warm soapy water with a mouthpiece brush, then rinse and dry. Keep abrasives away from the plating — once silver wears through, it needs replating.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
- Body Finish
- Silver plate
- Finish
- Silver plate
1 detailsOther
- Available Size
- 51
