Detail 01
.665 inch cup diameter
Middle of the range. Enough lip in the cup for a full low register without the strain a wide rim puts on the top.
Product detailSKU #1275776904217
SchilkeStandard Series Cornet Mouthpiece Group I in Gold 13C4 Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke 13C4 cornet mouthpiece, gold plate. Medium .665-inch cup with a funnel C cup and flat number 4 rim, for players who want clarity plus endurance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Brass band and concert cornet parts over long rehearsals
- Players who want articulation to speak cleanly
- Trumpeters doubling on cornet at a medium rim size
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players after the darkest, roundest cornet tone
- High-note specialists; the shallow A cups do that work
- Anyone on a small rim — .665 is medium, not narrow
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
C cup, funnel shaped
The funnel gives cornet its rounder voice, but this one stays clear rather than dark. Good when parts need to be heard.
Detail 03
Sharp inner edge
Defines where the lip stops vibrating. Attacks speak faster and cleaner, at the cost of some comfort on very long sessions.
Detail 04
Number 4 semi-flat rim
Spreads pressure across more lip than a rounded rim. This is the endurance difference against the standard number 3 models.
Detail 05
26 throat
Throat gauge runs backward — 26 is a bit more open than 27, so this feels free-blowing rather than resistant.
Detail 06
Gold finish
Same rim contour as silver. Slicker under the lips, and the usual pick if silver plating bothers your skin.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cornet shank — it will not fit a trumpet receiver
- 02Mouthpiece only; no pouch or case included
- 03Sharper inner edge takes adjusting to if you play a rounded rim
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is this different from the plain model 13?
Same .665 cup diameter. The 13 uses a rounder number 3 rim for flexibility and quick response; the 13C4's flatter number 4 rim trades some of that for endurance.
02Can I use a cornet mouthpiece in a trumpet?
No. The cornet shank is shorter and tapers differently, so it will not seat correctly in a trumpet receiver.
03Which model gives a darker cornet sound?
The 11E has a large funnel cup built for a big round tone, and the 8E2's deep funnel is also aimed at cornet players. The 13C4 is the clearer option.
04Is this suitable for a student?
The .665 diameter works from student through professional. The sharper inner edge and flat rim suit a player with a settled embouchure more than a beginner.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
31 detailsOther
- 9
- 16.33 mm, .643 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Standard characteristics allow for a full penetrating tone quality.
- 11
- 16.53 mm, .653 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. A superior mouthpiece with standard characteristics for a free-blowing mouthpiece.
- 12
- 16.69 mm, .657 inch 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 inch 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 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. With a standard rim, cup and backbore, this model is an excellent choice for all-around playing.
- 13b
- 16.77, .660 inch 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 inch 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.
- 11ax
- 16.51 mm, .650 inch 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.
- 6a4a
- 15.99 mm, .630 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. Shallow A cup with cushion number 4 rim for extreme high register work.
- 11a
- 16.51 mm, .650 inch 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 inch 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 inch 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 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. This mouthpiece is the same as a 12A4a, but with a standard c-backbore.
- 13c4
- 16.89 mm, .665 inch 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.
- 14c2
- 17.02 mm, .670 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This C cup and number 2 semi-rounded rim produces a rather large tone and good center.
- 10a4
- 16.43 mm, .647 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. Same as the 10A4a but with a standard c-backbore, which offers less resistance.
- 11e
- 16.58 mm, .653 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. The large funnel-shaped cup encourages a big round tone, ideal for cornet.
- 10a4a
- 16.43 mm, .647 inch 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 inch 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 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Excellent for the player with thin lips. Number 4 rim provides good endurance with a brilliant tone.
- 11c2
- 16.51 mm, .650 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Similar to the model 11 featuring a slightly rounded number 2 rim contour.
- 14b
- 17.02 mm, .670 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Similar to the model 14, but with a B cup that is medium-small size.
- 12b4
- 16.71 mm, .658 inch 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 inch 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 inch 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 inch 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 inch 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 inch 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.
- 14a4x
- 17.09 mm, .673 inch 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 inch 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.
