Detail 01
1.015 inch (25.78mm) cup diameter
Wide rim contact spreads lip load. More sound and easier low register, but endurance costs on long high passages.
Product detailSKU #1275776904097
SchilkeStandard Large Shank Trombone Mouthpiece in Silver 52 Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Large-shank tenor trombone mouthpiece with a 1.015-inch bowl cup, slightly wider than the 51 for a broader sound. Built for large-bore orchestral and section work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Large-bore tenor trombone players wanting a broad, full orchestral sound
- Section players stepping up from a 51 for more width
- Bowl-cup players who want rich tone over cutting brightness
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Small-shank tenor trombones — the shank won't seat
- Beginners; the 46 and 47 sizes suit developing embouchures
- Lead players chasing a bright, edgy upper register
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
17/64 throat
Mid-size opening. Keeps enough resistance that the horn still centers instead of feeling wide open.
Detail 03
Large shank
Seats in large-bore tenor and bass receivers only. Small-bore slides need a different shank entirely.
Detail 04
Bowl-shaped cup
Rounder cup favors dark, full tone over edge. The sound blends into a section rather than cutting across it.
Detail 05
Slightly larger than the model 51
Five thousandths sounds like nothing, but you feel it at the rim and hear it as extra width.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Tarnishes where fingers and lips touch. Wipe it down after playing and it stays clean.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch, case, or brush included
- 02Check your receiver first: large shank will not fit a small-shank slide
- 03Give a size change two weeks; range and response shift before settling
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 takes a large shank — large-bore tenor and bass horns. Small-shank slides won't accept it.
02What's the difference between the 52 and the 51?
Same bowl cup style, slightly larger diameter: 1.015 versus 1.010 inch. The extra width broadens the sound and opens up the low register.
03Is this a good beginner mouthpiece?
Not really. The 46 is the size built for beginners. The 52's wider rim asks for a developed embouchure and students usually arrive here later.
04Can I use it on bass trombone?
It's small for full-time bass. The 57 handles tenor and bass doubling, and the 58 and 59 are the bass-focused sizes.
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.
