Detail 01
.682 inch cup diameter
Wider than the all-around 14 and 15. More lip sits inside the rim and it takes more air to fill.
Product detailSKU #1275776904294
SchilkeHeavyweight Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Gold 17 Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated Schilke 17 in the heavyweight blank. A .682-inch cup with a 26 throat, for a developed player who wants a medium-large diameter.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players stepping up from a .670 cup who want more room
- Developed embouchures strong enough to fill a wider rim
- Anyone wanting Schilke's medium-large size in the heavier blank
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead playing — the shallow A-cup models are built for that
- Beginners; .682 inch asks a lot of a forming embouchure
- Anyone price-sensitive — silver heavyweight models run under half this
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
26 throat
Schilke's standard throat. The tighter 27 is reserved for the a-backbore upper-register models like the 14A4a.
Detail 03
Heavyweight profile
Extra mass in the blank compared with the standard-weight models. Dimensions are unchanged; the metal around them is not.
Detail 04
Medium characteristics throughout
No shallow cup, no tight backbore. Nothing in the design pushes it toward extreme high register or extreme depth.
Detail 05
Sits between the 15 and the 18
Only .008 inch under the 18 and .018 under the 20. Diameter steps this small still change rim feel noticeably.
Detail 06
Gold plating
A finish choice. The heavyweight line runs in silver with identical cup and throat dimensions at lower cost.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no case, pouch or cleaning brush.
- 02Check your current cup diameter first; jumping straight to .682 feels unstable.
- 03A diameter change takes weeks to settle. Don't judge it in one session.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does the 17 compare to the 14?
The 14 is .670 inch with standard rim, cup and backbore. The 17 is .682 — a step wider, still medium in cup and backbore characteristics.
02Does gold plating play differently than silver?
Cup diameter, rim contour and throat are identical across plating. What changes is the finish and the price.
03Is this a good lead mouthpiece?
No. The lead pieces in this line are the shallow A-cup models — 13A4a and 14A4a — with semi-flat #4 rims and tight a-backbores.
04Can I use it on cornet?
It's built as a trumpet mouthpiece. Schilke's cornet-oriented models are the deep funnel E cups, the 11E and 8E2.
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.
