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SchilkeHeavyweight Series Trumpet Mouthpiece - 14 Silver

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Schilke Heavyweight Series Trumpet Mouthpiece - 14 Silver
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Schilke's all-around 14 in the heavyweight blank, silver-plated. Standard rim, cup and backbore at .670 inch — a middle-of-the-line size for general playing.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • One mouthpiece for lessons, rehearsals and gigs
  • Players who want nothing pushed to an extreme
  • Trying the heavyweight blank at the lowest price in the line

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Screaming lead work — the shallow A-cup models handle that
  • Players who already want more rim than .670 inch
  • Anyone who specifically wants gold plating

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.

Schilke Heavyweight Series Trumpet Mouthpiece - 14 Silver construction detail

Detail 01

.670 inch cup diameter

Middle of the range — .046 above the smallest 5A4 and .030 below the largest 20. Neither crowded nor demanding.

Detail 02

Standard rim, cup and backbore

No shallow cup or tight backbore biasing it toward high register, and no oversized cup asking for extra air.

Detail 03

26 throat

The standard bore. The tighter 27 throat only appears on the a-backbore upper-register models.

Detail 04

Heavyweight profile

Heavier blank than the Standard Series 14, which carries the identical .670 cup and 26 throat.

Detail 05

Silver plating

Costs well under the gold-plated heavyweight pieces. Cup, rim and throat dimensions are unchanged.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Mouthpiece only — no case, pouch or cleaning brush.
  2. 02Same dimensions as the standard-blank 14; what you're paying for is mass.
  3. 03Give any new mouthpiece a few weeks before deciding it isn't working.
Schilke Heavyweight Series Trumpet Mouthpiece - 14 Silver close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01How is this different from the regular Schilke 14?

Same .670 inch cup, same 26 throat, same standard rim and backbore. This is the heavyweight blank, so the difference is mass, not dimensions.

02Is the 14 a good first Schilke?

It's the all-around model. Schilke points students toward the 13, which has a rounder #3 rim for quicker response and a C cup for volume.

03What if I need more upper register?

Look at the 14A4a — similar .673 inch diameter, but a shallow A cup, semi-flat #4 rim and tight a-backbore for high work.

04Does silver plating sound different from gold?

The dimensions that shape the playing — cup diameter, rim contour, throat — are identical. The plating and the price are what differ.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

16 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
17 HVY
17.33 mm, .682" cup diameter; 26 throat. Heavyweight profile. A compromise of all the medium characteristics, this mouthpiece is an excellent medium to large diameter mouthpiece.
14 HVY
17.02 mm, .670" cup diameter; 26 throat. Heavyweight profile. With a standard rim, cup and backbore, the model 14 is an excellent choice for all around playing.
16C4 HVY
17.20 mm, .677" cup diameter; 26 throat. Heavyweight profile. Similar to the model 16 in dimensions, this mouthpiece offers a number 4 semi-flat rim for a more traditional feel and increased endurance.
Korena Special
false
20 HVY
17.78 mm, .700" cup diameter; 26 throat. Heavyweight profile. This large diameter is for the robust embouchure. Original mouthpiece of choice for Renold O. Schilke.
18 HVY
17.52 mm, .690" cup diameter; 26 throat. Heavyweight profile. The high point being nearer to the center makes this mouthpiece feel smaller than it is. The standard characteristics produce a rich, brilliant tone.
6A4a HVY
15.99 mm, .630" cup diameter; 27 throat. Heavyweight profile. A shallow A cup with cushion number 4 rim for extreme high register work.
Tier
new
13 HVY
16.89 mm, .665" cup diameter; 26 throat. Heavyweight profile. Ideal choice for a student or developing player with standard number 3 rim contour. Rounder rim provides increased flexibility and quick response. C cup offers volume for tone.
15 HVY
17.12 mm, .674" cup diameter; 26 throat. Heavyweight profile. An excellent all-around mouthpiece which offers a free-blowing, clear sound.
15A4a HVY
17.14 mm, .675" cup diameter; 27 throat. Heavyweight profile. A larger diameter mouthpiece with a shallow A cup and tight a-backbore for upper register playing. Number 4 semi-flat rim offers comfort in upper register.
13A4a HVY
16.76 mm, .660" cup diameter; 27 throat. Heavyweight profile. The shallow A cup, semi-flat number 4 rim and tight a-backbore creates an ideal lead mouthpiece.
14A4a HVY
17.09 mm, .673" cup diameter; 27 throat. Heavyweight profile. One of our most popular mouthpieces, the 14A4a offers a shallow A cup, semi-flat number 4 rim and tight a-backbore allows a player a strong upper register without sacrificing tonal production.
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Prop65
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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