Detail 01
.660" (16.76mm) cup diameter
Small for a flugel. Easier upper register and less air demand, at the cost of low-end breadth and volume.
Product detailSKU #1275776904448
SchilkeFlugelhorn Series Mouthpiece in Gold Gold 13F4
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke 13F4 flugelhorn mouthpiece, gold-plated. A .660" cup with a narrow number 4 rim for players who want a compact, high-register-friendly flugel setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Trumpet players doubling on flugelhorn who use a shallow, small-diameter trumpet piece
- Lead-oriented playing where flugel parts sit high
- Players who find standard flugel mouthpieces too wide to control
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting the broadest, darkest flugel sound — look at the 18F or 20F
- Anyone needing a trumpet mouthpiece; the flugel shank is different
- Large-diameter setups; .660" will feel cramped
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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Compares to a 13A4a rim diameter
If you already play a 13A4a on trumpet, the rim feel carries over so doubling costs you less adjustment.
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Number 4 rim
Semi-flat and relatively wide. Spreads pressure for comfort and gives a firm reference point on the lip.
Detail 04
24 throat
The standard bore across this flugel series, so sizing choices come down to rim and cup, not resistance.
Detail 05
Flugelhorn shank
Tapered for a flugel receiver. It will not seat correctly in a trumpet or cornet leadpipe.
Detail 06
Gold plating
Smoother and slicker on the lip than silver, and a common choice for players whose skin reacts to silver.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Flugelhorn shanks vary by maker — check whether your horn takes a Morse, Bach, or standard taper
- 02Single mouthpiece only; no pouch or case included
- 03Gold plating wears through with heavy use and cannot be spot-repaired
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on a trumpet?
No. The shank is cut for a flugelhorn receiver and won't seat properly in a trumpet leadpipe. Schilke makes separate trumpet models.
02How does the 13F4 compare to the 15F or 17F?
It's smaller: .660" versus .674" for the 15F and .682" for the 17F. Expect an easier high register and a tighter, less broad sound.
03Will this fit my flugelhorn?
Flugel receivers aren't standardized across brands. Check which shank taper your horn requires before ordering, since a mismatch leaves the mouthpiece sitting too deep or too shallow.
04Is gold plating worth it over silver?
It's about feel and skin reaction, not tone. Gold is slicker on the lip and is the option for players who get irritation from silver plating.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
8 detailsOther
- 17f
- 17.33mm, .682 inch cup diameter; 24 throat. Compares to 17 rim diameter.
- 15f
- 17.12mm, .674 inch cup diameter; 24 throat. Compares to 15 rim diameter.
- 6f4
- 15.99mm, .630 inch cup diameter; 24 throat. Compares to a 6A4a rim diameter.
- 16f4
- 17.20mm, .677 inch cup diameter; 24 throat. Compares to 16C4 rim diameter.
- 14f4
- 17.09mm, .673 inch cup diameter; 24 throat. Compares to 14A4a rim diameter.
- 13f4
- 16.76mm, .660 inch cup diameter; 24 throat. Compares to 13A4a rim diameter.
- 20f
- 17.78mm, .700 inch cup diameter; 24 throat. Compares to 20 rim diameter.
- 18f
- 17.52mm, .690 inch cup diameter; 24 throat. Compares to 18 rim diameter.
