Detail 01
Pitched in C
A whole step above a Bb trumpet and reads concert pitch. Standard for orchestral playing; band and jazz parts need transposing.
Product detailSKU #1274228070486
SchilkeS22C-HD Custom Series C Trumpet S22C-HD Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A professional C trumpet in silver plate. For orchestral and solo players who already know they need a dedicated C horn, not a first upgrade.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral and pit players who need a C beside their Bb
- Church and recital work where a compact, cutting sound helps
- Advanced students preparing orchestral excerpts and auditions
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners — a Bb trumpet should come first
- Jazz and big band players, where Bb is standard
- Anyone wanting one do-everything horn at this 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.
Detail 02
.463-inch bore
At the larger end for a C. The horn blows open and holds together at loud dynamics, but takes more air softly.
Detail 03
4 7/8-inch bell
Bell diameter controls how the sound spreads. Just under five inches keeps the core tight rather than wide and diffuse.
Detail 04
Hand-hammered bell
Formed by hand instead of spun on a machine, which changes how the metal is worked and how the bell responds.
Detail 05
#2 bell taper
The taper is the flare profile of the bell. A numbered taper means a specific voice, not a generic part.
Detail 06
Silver plate
Silver adds a touch of resistance and a more compact sound than lacquer, and needs polishing to stay bright.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan on a mouthpiece chosen for C; Bb setups often play stuffy
- 02Silver plate shows fingerprints and dulls without regular polishing
- 03Switching from Bb changes intonation tendencies — allow weeks to adjust
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between a C and Bb trumpet?
C sounds a whole step higher, reads concert pitch, and has a tighter, brighter core. Orchestras use it. Band, jazz and commercial work stay on Bb.
02Is .463 a large bore?
It's at the larger end for a C trumpet. Expect an open blow with room at loud dynamics, and more air needed to control soft playing.
03Does silver plate really sound different from lacquer?
Slightly. Silver tends to feel a little more resistant and sound more focused; lacquer blows freer and warmer. Your mouthpiece changes more than the finish does.
04Is this a good first trumpet?
No. Start on a Bb. This is a specialist horn for players already reading orchestral parts who want a dedicated C.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
2 detailsOther
- Bell
- ML - 4 7/8 inch Hand Hammered Yellow Brass with #2 taper
- Bore
- .463 inch (11.75mm)
