Detail 01
Extra-shallow cup
Less air volume means a brighter sound and an easier top register, but thin low notes and little room for broad legato.
Product detailSKU #1275776904373
SchilkeFaddis Series XL Heavyweight Trumpet Mouthpiece in Silver Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A heavyweight lead mouthpiece with an extra-shallow cup on a Schilke 11 rim, based on Jon Faddis's S42L setup. For high-register commercial playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead trumpet in big band and commercial sections
- Players already comfortable on an 11-size rim
- High-register work where endurance outranks warmth
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Orchestral or concert band tone; the cup is too shallow
- Developing players still building sound and air
- Anyone who wants an open, free-blowing feel
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
28 throat
Tighter than the usual 26. More resistance behind the lips, which lead players use for control and stamina.
Detail 03
Heavyweight blank
Extra mass around the cup firms the slot and steadies the core. It also sits noticeably heavier in the receiver.
Detail 04
JFXL rim, equivalent to the Schilke 11
Medium-small inner diameter. If you already play an 11, the lip contact feels familiar and only the cup changes.
Detail 05
Extra-large heavyweight design
Built around a specialist lead setup rather than an all-purpose one, so it's a second mouthpiece for most players.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Trumpet shank only. It will not fit a cornet or flugelhorn.
- 02Shallow cups punish loose air, so expect a settling-in period.
- 03Keep a medium cup on hand for concert and legit playing.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a lead mouthpiece?
Yes. The extra-shallow cup and 28 throat are built for upper-register commercial playing, and the design comes from Jon Faddis's Schilke S42L setup.
02How does the rim compare to a Schilke 11?
The JFXL inner rim matches the 11's inner diameter, so the contact feels the same. The differences are the extra-shallow cup and the heavyweight body.
03Does the heavyweight body actually do anything?
It adds mass around the cup, which firms up how notes slot and how the piece responds. It also makes the mouthpiece heavier in the horn.
04Can I use it for concert band?
You can, but the extra-shallow cup and tight 28 throat push bright and thin out the low register. Most players keep a medium cup for that work.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
1 detailsOther
- Faddis
- 28 throat. An extra-large heavyweight trumpet mouthpiece, this model’s design is based on the mouthpiece used by legendary jazz artist, musician, conductor, composer and educator Jon Faddis for his Schilke S42L Faddis Model set-up. JFXL inner rim equivalent to the Schilke 11 with an extra shallow cup.
