Detail 01
1.010 inch (25.63mm) cup diameter
Same rim width as the 51 and 51C4, so you can move between those cups without relearning your setting.
Product detailSKU #1275776904002
SchilkeStandard Large Shank Trombone Mouthpiece in Silver 51B Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Large-shank trombone mouthpiece with a wide 1.010 inch rim but a medium-small B cup and small throat. For large-bore tenor players who want more resistance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Large-bore tenor trombone with a big rim, shallow cup preference
- Players losing endurance on deep orchestral bowl cups
- Doublers who want the familiar 51 rim with quicker response
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Full-time bass trombonists; 1.010 inch is tenor-sized in this line
- Small-shank tenor horns, where the shank will not seat
- Orchestral players chasing maximum depth and air volume
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
Medium-small B cup
Less cup volume than the bowl-shaped 51, so the upper register takes less air and less effort to fill.
Detail 03
F throat
The small throat of this group. More resistance and clearer slotting than the J-throat 51, with less air moving through.
Detail 04
Large shank
Matches large-bore tenor and bass receivers. A small-shank slide needs a different taper, not this piece.
Detail 05
Silver plating
Slightly more grip on the lip than gold, and it polishes back when the surface dulls.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your slide receiver first: this is large shank only
- 02Carry a pouch if it rides loose in a gig bag
- 03Recheck your tuning slide after switching; a shallower cup moves where you center
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my trombone?
Only if your slide has a large-shank receiver, common on large-bore tenors and bass trombones. A small-shank slide will not accept it.
02How is the 51B different from the regular 51?
Same 1.010 inch rim. The 51 has a large bowl cup and J throat; the 51B has a medium-small B cup and smaller F throat, so it plays with more resistance.
03Can I use this on bass trombone?
It is a tenor size. The bass models in this line run much wider, from 1.090 inch on the 58 up to 1.143 inch on the 60.
04Will it help my high range?
The shallower cup and smaller throat take less air to fill, which supports the top. Endurance still comes down to how the rim sits on your lip.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
19 detailsOther
- 46
- 24.54mm, .966 inch cup diameter; 15/64 throat. The semi-flat rim has a high point close to the center of the mouthpiece which allows for a great deal of flexibility. Ideally suited for the beginner trombone player.
- 47
- 24.99mm, .984 inch cup diameter; 15/64 throat. For both professionals and students alike, this outstanding mouthpiece combines good response with superior tone quality and intonation.
- 50
- 25.40mm, 1.00 inch cup diameter; 17/64 throat. Particularly adapted to the medium and large-bore tenor trombones. This Schilke standard model make this a fine all-around mouthpiece.
- 51
- 25.63mm, 1.010 inch cup diameter; J throat. A large bowl shaped cup producing a rich tone quality. Ideally suited for large bore tenor and orchestral performers.
- 52
- 25.78mm, 1.015 inch cup diameter; 17/64 throat. Slightly larger diameter than the model 51, this mouthpiece produces a slightly broader sound.
- 53
- 26.24mm, 1.033 inch cup diameter; 15/64 throat. This combination of large cup diameter and bowl shape is widely favored by those who desire a rich full sound.
- 57
- 26.52mm, 1.044 inch cup diameter; 15/64 throat. This model is an excellent choice for those who play tenor and bass trombone.
- 58
- 27.68mm, 1.090 inch cup diameter; 19/64 throat. A highly recommended mouthpiece for those who double on tenor and bass, and the full-time bass trombonist, combining both good intonation with great lower and upper registers.
- 59
- 28.52mm, 1.123 inch cup diameter; 19/64 throat. An outstanding mouthpiece for the full-time bass trombonist, combining great intonation with excellent lower and upper registers.
- 60
- 29.03mm, 1.143 inch cup diameter; 5/16 throat. The largest Schilke bass mouthpiece offering a full body of sound for the experienced player.
- 46d
- 24.76mm, .975 inch cup diameter; 15/64 throat. The cup diameter and volume is slightly larger than the 46, producing a full, resonant tone. Also recommended for the younger baritone/euphonium player.
- 51b
- 25.63mm, 1.010 inch cup diameter; F throat. This mouthpiece incorporates a large diameter with a medium-small B cup and small throat.
- 52d
- 25.78mm, 1.015 inch cup diameter; ¼ throat. Like the model 51D, the large D cup makes this mouthpiece ideal for symphonic trombone playing. Also a good choice for the Euphonium player requiring a larger diameter mouthpiece.
- 51d
- 25.55mm, 1.005 inch cup diameter; J throat. One of the most popular Schilke models, this mouthpiece offers a very large D cup and is excellent for the strong player. It is particularly suited for the Euphonium, producing a full dark tone.
- 47c4
- 25.10mm, .988 inch cup diameter; 15/64 throat. For both professionals and students alike, this outstanding mouthpiece combines good response with superior tone quality and intonation. Like the model 47 but with a slightly wider, semi-flat number 4 rim.
- 52e2
- 25.91mm, 1.020 inch cup diameter; J throat. With its extremely deep E cup and narrower, rounder number 2 rim, this mouthpiece an ideal symphonic choice for the robust player. Also a good choice for Euphonium player requiring more cup volume than the 52D.
- 50c4
- 25.40mm, 1.00 inch cup diameter; F throat. The medium-deep cup and medium-wide rim make this mouthpiece an outstanding choice for medium and large-bore tenor trombones, combining a rich, full sound with a high level of efficiency and playability.
- 51c4
- 25.63mm, 1.010 inch cup diameter; J throat. A large bowl shaped cup producing a rich tone quality. Ideally suited for large bore tenor and orchestral performers. Similar to the model 51, with a slightly shallower cup and semi-flat number 4 rim.
- 44e4
- 24.28mm, .956 inch cup diameter; 15/64 throat. A small cup diameter, this mouthpiece offers a very deep E cup and semi-flat number 4 rim.
