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16.89mm / .665 inch cup diameter
The narrowest trumpet size in Schilke's Heavyweight line. Less lip vibrating means easier control, less volume ceiling.
Product detailSKU #1275776904833
SchilkeHeavyweight Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Gold 13 Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated Schilke Heavyweight 13: a small-diameter, C-cup mouthpiece with a rounded rim, in the heavy blank. Aimed at developing players.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students who need quick response and easy flexibility across slurs
- Players with smaller lips who fight larger diameters
- Concert band and lesson use where tone matters more than screaming range
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead trumpet work — no shallow A cup or tight backbore here
- Players wanting a big orchestral sound; .665 inch is narrow for that
- Budget shoppers — this is student sizing at a premium 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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Number 3 rim
Rounder than the semi-flat 4 rim. Easier to move on for flexibility and fast response, at the cost of some upper-register comfort.
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C cup
Deeper than the shallow A cups in this line. Gives the small diameter enough cup volume to produce real tone.
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26 throat
Schilke's standard trumpet throat. More open than the tight 27 used on their lead pieces, tighter than the 24 on the Symphony M models.
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Heavyweight profile
Extra mass in the blank versus the Standard Series. Same dimensions inside, noticeably heavier and more solid in the receiver.
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Gold plating
The premium finish, and most of why this costs what it does. Dimensionally identical to the silver version.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no case or pouch included
- 02Gold plate wears through with heavy use; plan on eventual replating
- 03Trumpet shank only — will not fit cornet or flugelhorn
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a 13 too small for me?
It's the smallest diameter Schilke offers in this line at .665 inch. Players moving from a standard 7C-size piece will notice a tighter, more confined feel on the lip.
02Why does a student mouthpiece cost this much?
The 13 sizing is aimed at developing players, but this is the gold-plated Heavyweight blank. You're paying for the finish and the extra mass, not the dimensions.
03What does Heavyweight actually change?
Just mass. The cup, rim and throat match the standard 13. The blank has more metal around it, so it sits heavier in the horn.
04Will this help my high range?
It isn't built for that. Schilke's high-register pieces use a shallow A cup, a number 4 rim and a tight a-backbore. This has a C cup, a 3 rim and a 26 throat.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
11 detailsOther
- 16c4 Hvy
- 17.20mm, .677 inch 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.
- 17 Hvy
- 17.33mm, .682 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Heavyweight Profile. A compromise of all the medium characteristics, this mouthpiece is an excellent medium to large diameter mouthpiece.
- 14a4a Hvy
- 17.09mm, .673 inch 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.
- 15a4a Hvy
- 17.14mm, .675 inch 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.
- 15 Hvy
- 17.12mm, .674 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Heavyweight Profile. An excellent all-around mouthpiece which offers a free blowing, clear sound.
- 13 Hvy
- 16.89mm, .665 inch 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.
- 14 Hvy
- 17.02mm, .670 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Heavyweight Profile. With a standard rim, cup and backbore, the model 14 is an excellent choice for all around playing.
- 20 Hvy
- 17.78mm, .700 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Heavyweight Profile. This large diameter is for the robust embouchure. Original mouthpiece of choice for Renold O. Schilke.
- 13a4a Hvy
- 16.76mm, .660 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. Heavyweight Profile. The shallow A cup, semi-flat number 4 rim and tight a-backbore creates an ideal lead mouthpiece.
- 18 Hvy
- 17.52mm, .690 inch 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
- 15.99mm, .630 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. Heavyweight Profile. A shallow A cup with cushion number 4 rim for extreme high register work.
