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.
Product detailSKU #1275776904298
SchilkeHeavyweight Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Silver 14 Silver
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.
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.
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
- 01Mouthpiece only — no case, pouch or cleaning brush.
- 02Same dimensions as the standard-blank 14; what you're paying for is mass.
- 03Give any new mouthpiece a few weeks before deciding it isn't working.
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.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
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.
