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SchilkeHeavyweight Series Trumpet Mouthpiece - 15 Silver

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Schilke Heavyweight Series Trumpet Mouthpiece - 15 Silver
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Heavyweight Schilke trumpet mouthpiece, silver plated, in a 15 size. Extra mass for players who want a more focused, stable sound.

Schilke Heavyweight Series Trumpet Mouthpiece - 15 Silver product detail
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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Players wanting a more centered sound without changing rim size
  • Trumpeters moving up from a standard-weight Schilke of the same number
  • All-around playing where a free-blowing, clear tone matters

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who want quick, light response from a thin-walled mouthpiece
  • Beginners still settling on a basic rim and cup
  • Anyone needing a dedicated shallow lead piece

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 - 15 Silver construction detail

Detail 01

15 cup diameter, 17.12mm / .674 inch

Medium diameter that suits most embouchures, a hair larger than a 14 and smaller than a 17.

Detail 02

Heavyweight profile

Extra brass mass damps vibration and tightens the core of the sound, at the cost of some immediate response.

Detail 03

26 throat

Schilke's standard throat on medium models. Balanced resistance, neither tight nor wide open.

Detail 04

Free blowing design

Less back pressure, so long phrases take less effort, but you get less of a wall to lean on for high notes.

Detail 05

Silver plating

Slightly grippier on the lip than gold. Some players react to silver against skin.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Sold as a mouthpiece only, no pouch or case
  2. 02Heavyweight and standard versions of the same number feel different to blow
  3. 03Sizing runs by number, confirm the size you want before ordering
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Product questions

Before you decide

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

01What is the difference between heavyweight and regular Schilke?

The heavyweight has more brass around the cup and shank. It damps vibration for a tighter, more focused sound and steadier slotting. Rim and cup dimensions match the standard model.

02Is a 15 a good all-around size?

The 15 is described as an excellent all-around mouthpiece with a free blowing, clear sound. It sits in the medium diameter range that suits most players.

03What does the A4a designation mean on other Schilke models?

A is a shallow cup, 4 is a semi-flat rim for endurance, and a is a tight backbore. Together they favor upper register work.

04Will this fit a cornet or flugelhorn?

This is a trumpet mouthpiece with a trumpet shank. Cornet and flugelhorn use different shank tapers.

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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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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