Detail 01
Shallow A cup
Less air volume in the cup brightens the tone and makes high notes easier, at the cost of depth down low.
Product detailSKU #1275776904077
SchilkeStandard Series Cornet Mouthpiece Group I in Gold 10A4a Gold
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Cornet mouthpiece in gold plate: .647-inch shallow A cup, semi-flat 4 rim, tight backbore. Aimed at players who live in the upper register.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Big band or brass band cornet parts sitting high
- Players who fade in endurance late in long sets
- Anyone whose skin reacts to silver plating
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Traditional deep, round cornet tone — the funnel-cup models suit that
- Beginners still building embouchure on a fuller cup
- Trumpet — the cornet shank will not seat
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
.647 inch (16.43mm) cup diameter
Medium-small. Less lip vibrates, which helps range and endurance but gives up some breadth of sound.
Detail 03
27 throat
Wider than the 26 throat models, so slightly less resistance at the cup itself before the backbore adds it back.
Detail 04
Tight a-backbore
Adds back pressure behind the throat — the resistance players lean on for high notes. The 10A4 is the same cup with an open c-backbore.
Detail 05
Semi-flat number 4 rim
A flatter, wider bearing surface spreads pressure across the lip for endurance, trading away some flexibility.
Detail 06
Gold plate
Slicker against the lip than silver and does not tarnish. The usual choice when silver causes a skin reaction.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only; no pouch or brush included
- 02Cornet shank — it will not fit a trumpet receiver
- 03Shallow cups punish tired chops; keep your current mouthpiece as backup
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between the 10A4a and the 10A4?
Same .647-inch shallow A cup. The 10A4a has a tight a-backbore for added resistance and upper register support; the 10A4 uses a standard c-backbore that offers less resistance.
02Is this a good beginner mouthpiece?
Not really. Shallow cups reward a developed embouchure. A developing player is usually better on a fuller C cup such as the 13, then moving here when range demands it.
03Can I use it on a trumpet?
No — cornet receivers take a different shank. Schilke lists the same 10A4a cup profile in its trumpet models, so you can get an equivalent feel on trumpet.
04Will the shallow cup hurt my low register?
Somewhat. Less cup volume trims body and depth at the bottom while making the top easier to reach. That trade is the whole point of an A cup.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
37 detailsOther
- 9
- 16.33 mm, .643" cup diameter; 26 throat. Standard characteristics allow for a full penetrating tone quality.
- 11
- 16.53 mm, .653" cup diameter; 26 throat. A superior mouthpiece with standard characteristics for a free-blowing mouthpiece.
- 12
- 16.69 mm, .657" cup diameter; 26 throat. A traditional medium size mouthpiece that includes a number 3 standard rim and c-backbore, which allows the player a full spectrum of sound.
- 13
- 16.89 mm, .665" cup diameter; 26 throat. Ideal choice for a student or developing player with standard number 3 rim contour. The rounder rim provides increased flexibility and quick response. The C cup offers volume for tone.
- 14
- 17.02 mm, .670" cup diameter; 26 throat. With a standard rim, cup and backbore, this model is an excellent choice for all-around playing.
- 11AX
- 16.51 mm, .650" cup diameter; 27 throat. This model was developed for the Schilke piccolo trumpets. The x-backbore improves the ease of playing and opens up the sound on a piccolo trumpet.
- 12B4
- 16.71 mm, .658" cup diameter; 26 throat. This medium-small conical B cup provides a full tone and the number 4 semi-flat rim allows for more endurance.
- 8E2
- 16.15 mm, .636" cup diameter; 26 throat. The deep funnel-shaped cup provides a smooth tone and is very flexible in all registers. Recommended for cornet players
- 13D4
- 16.89 mm, .665" cup diameter; 27 throat. Best option for a player looking for a thick, rich, weighted sound. Medium-large D cup offers a tone that is colorful with depth. The number 4 semi-flat rim affords comfort with a sharper bite for superior articulation clarity. The cup diameter is ideal for all players from student to professional.
- 10B4
- 16.43 mm, .643" cup diameter; 26 throat. A medium-small funnel-shaped B cup offers both a quality sound and support in the register.
- 13A4a
- 16.76 mm, .660" cup diameter; 27 throat. The shallow A cup, semi-flat number 4 rim and tight a-backbore creates an ideal lead mouthpiece.
- 11D4
- 16.58 mm, .653" cup diameter; 26 throat. Slightly deeper than the model 11 with a number 4 semi-flat rim, which provides a definite cushion feel for endurance.
- 5A4
- 15.84 mm, .624" cup diameter; 26 throat. Small cup diameter which aids upper register. Popular for use as a piccolo trumpet mouthpiece.
- 14A4x
- 17.09 mm, .673" cup diameter; 27 throat. Based on the popular 14A4a, this mouthpiece creates a very open blowing feel with the large x-backbore. This backbore improves the ease of playing and opens up the sound of a piccolo trumpet.
- 9C4
- 16.36mm, .644 in cup diameter; 26 throat. Like the 9 mouthpiece, however the 4 semi-flat rim provides excellent endurance.
- 8A4
- 16.25 mm, .640" cup diameter; 26 throat. The slightly funnel-shape cup at the entrance to the throat provides a good tone and the number 4 semi-flat rim gives superior endurance.
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- 13B
- 16.77, .660" cup diameter; 26 throat. This mouthpiece has a B cup that is slightly deeper than the 13A4 and also offers a narrower round rim.
- 14A4a
- 17.09 mm, .673" cup diameter; 27 throat. A very popular mouthpiece, the 14A4a offers a shallow A cup, semi-flat number 4 rim and tight a-backbore, which allows a player a strong upper register without sacrificing tonal production.
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- 6A4a
- 15.99 mm, .630" cup diameter; 27 throat. Shallow A cup with cushion number 4 rim for extreme high register work.
- 11A
- 16.51 mm, .650" cup diameter; 26 throat. This rim size and contour is similar to the model 11 mouthpiece, but with a shallower A cup.
- 14A4
- 17.09 mm, .673" cup diameter; 27 throat. Same as the 14A4a, but with a standard c-backbore that offers a more open feel.
- 13A4
- 16.76 mm, .660" cup diameter; 27 throat. Same as the 13A4a, but with a standard c-backbore which allows a free-blowing feel.
- 12A4
- 16.71 mm, .658" cup diameter; 27 throat. This mouthpiece is the same as a 12A4a, but with a standard c-backbore.
- 13C4
- 16.89 mm, .665" cup diameter; 26 throat. The somewhat sharp inner-edge combined with a funnel-shaped C cup offers a clear tone. The number 4 semi-flat rim adds increased endurance.
- 10A4
- 16.43 mm, .647" cup diameter; 27 throat. Same as the 10A4a but with a standard c-backbore, which offers less resistance.
- 11E
- 16.58 mm, .653" cup diameter; 26 throat. The large funnel-shaped cup encourages a big round tone, ideal for cornet.
- 14C2
- 17.02 mm, .670" cup diameter; 26 throat. This C cup and number 2 semi-rounded rim produces a rather large tone and good center.
- 10A4a
- 16.43 mm, .647" cup diameter; 27 throat. The combination of the shallow A cup, semi-flat number 4 rim and tight a-backore assists with upper register work.
- 12A4a
- 16.71 mm, .658" cup diameter; 27 throat. Similar to the 12B4, but with a shallow A cup and tight a-backbore, which adds both endurance and range.
- 7B4
- 16.08 mm, .633" cup diameter; 26 throat. Excellent for the player with thin lips. Number 4 rim provides good endurance with a brilliant tone.
- Korena Special
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- 11C2
- 16.51 mm, .650" cup diameter; 26 throat. Similar to the model 11 featuring a slightly rounded number 2 rim contour.
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- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- 14B
- 17.02 mm, .670" cup diameter; 26 throat. Similar to the model 14, but with a B cup that is medium-small size.
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