Detail 01
Heavyweight profile
Refers to the mass of the blank around the cup and shank. Rim and cup dimensions are unchanged from the standard model 15.
Product detailSKU #1275776904346
SchilkeHeavyweight Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Gold 15 Gold
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke 15 in the Heavyweight blank, gold finish. A .674-inch, 26-throat all-around trumpet mouthpiece for players who want the standard 15 in a heavier body.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who already know the standard 15 and want the heavier blank
- All-around work where one mouthpiece covers concert and jazz
- Trumpeters wanting a free-blowing, clear sound at a mid-size rim
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead players needing a shallow A cup and tight backbore
- Students who have not settled on a rim size yet
- Anyone who wants the lighter, less expensive standard blank
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.
Detail 02
.674 inch cup diameter
Right at the boundary between Schilke's Group I and Group II. Middle of the road, not a small or large rim.
Detail 03
26 throat
Standard throat on this line. Only the shallow A-cup Heavyweight models, like the 14A4a and 6A4a, use the smaller 27.
Detail 04
Standard cup, rim and backbore
No specialty rim contour or backbore. It is the baseline the lettered variants deviate from.
Detail 05
Fifty dollars over the Standard Series
The price difference buys the heavier blank, not different playing dimensions. Same .674 cup and 26 throat as the standard 15.
Detail 06
Gold finish
Surface treatment only. Nothing about the rim contour, cup depth or throat changes with finish.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only. No pouch, case, or instrument in the box.
- 02The Heavyweight and Standard 15 measure identically; the difference is blank mass.
- 03Confirm the size stamped on your current mouthpiece before switching rims.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is the Heavyweight 15 different from the regular Schilke 15?
Cup diameter, cup shape, rim and throat are the same at .674 inch and 26 throat. The Heavyweight uses a heavier blank, which is what the price difference covers.
02Is the 15 a good all-around mouthpiece?
Schilke lists it as an all-around size with a free-blowing, clear sound. At .674 inch it sits between the smaller Group I sizes and the larger Group II sizes.
03Should I get the 15 or the 14A4a?
The 14A4a is .673 with a shallow A cup, semi-flat rim and tight backbore, aimed at upper register. The 15 has a standard cup and rim for general playing.
04What size is the throat?
26. That is Schilke's standard drill on this model. Shallow A-cup pieces in the same series use a 27 throat instead.
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.
