Detail 01
.690 in. (17.52mm) cup diameter
A large rim. More room for the lip to vibrate, fuller low register, but it asks for more endurance.
Product detailSKU #1275776904792
SchilkeFlugelhorn Series Mouthpiece in Gold Gold 18F
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated Schilke flugelhorn mouthpiece, 18F size. For flugelhorn players who already know they want a fairly large rim and a dedicated flugel piece.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Doublers who want their flugel rim close to their trumpet 18
- Players whose lips swell on long sets and need rim room
- Anyone with a nickel sensitivity from plated mouthpieces
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Trumpet-only players — this shank will not fit a trumpet
- Small-rim players; .690 in. is on the large side
- Students who just need a working piece at a low price
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 18 rim diameter
If you play an 18 on trumpet, the rim feel carries over, so switching horns mid-set is less jarring.
Detail 03
24 throat
The standard bore across this flugel series. Consistent blow resistance if you try other sizes in the line.
Detail 04
Gold plating
Softer, warmer feel on the lip than silver, and it sidesteps nickel reactions. Wears through faster with heavy use.
Detail 05
Flugelhorn taper
Cut for a flugel receiver only. Trumpet and cornet mouthpieces are not interchangeable with it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether your flugel takes this shank — flugel receivers vary by maker
- 02One mouthpiece only; no pouch, case, or brush
- 03Rim size changes endurance — give it a couple weeks before judging
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my trumpet?
No. It is cut for a flugelhorn receiver. Trumpet mouthpieces use a different taper and the two are not interchangeable.
02How does 18F compare to 17F?
The 18F is larger: .690 in. versus .682 in. cup diameter. Both use a 24 throat, so the difference you feel is rim width, not blow resistance.
03Is gold plating worth the extra money?
It matters if silver plating irritates your lip. Otherwise it is a feel preference — slightly slicker and warmer on contact. It does not change the pitch or projection.
04Do I need to change my playing to use this?
If you are moving up from a smaller rim, expect the low register to open up and your endurance to dip at first. Ease into it rather than switching before a gig.
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.
