Detail 01
.636 inch cup diameter
Toward the small end of Schilke's cornet range. Less lip inside the cup, which helps endurance but limits volume.
Product detailSKU #1275776904916
SchilkeStandard Series Cornet Mouthpiece Group I in Gold 8E2 Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated Schilke 8E2 cornet mouthpiece with a small .636-inch cup and a deep funnel E cup. For cornet players chasing a smooth, rounded tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Brass band and traditional cornet parts where a rounded tone matters
- Players who want cup depth without widening the rim
- Cornet players whose lips react to silver plating
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Trumpets — this is cut for a cornet receiver
- Lead and high-register work; a shallow A cup suits that
- Players wanting a wide rim, .636 inch sits small
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
Deep funnel-shaped E cup
The depth is what rounds off the attack and keeps registers flexible. It also takes steadier air than a shallow cup.
Detail 03
26 throat
Shared with most of this series, so moving between these Schilke cornet pieces changes rim and cup feel more than airflow.
Detail 04
Gold plating
Playing dimensions are identical to the silver version. The reason to pick it is skin reaction or feel, not sound.
Detail 05
Cornet, not trumpet
The shank taper is cut for a cornet receiver. It will not seat properly in a trumpet leadpipe.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Fits cornet receivers only, and no trumpet adapter is included
- 02Mouthpiece only — no pouch, case or cleaning brush
- 03Measure your current cup diameter first; .636 inch is a real step
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my trumpet?
No. It is a cornet mouthpiece, so the shank is cut for a cornet receiver. A trumpet needs a trumpet-shank piece.
02How does the 8E2 compare to the 11E?
Both use a large funnel cup for cornet. The 11E is wider at .653 inch and pushes a bigger, rounder tone; the 8E2 stays at .636 inch for a smaller, tighter setup.
03Is gold plating worth it over silver?
The cup, rim, throat and backbore are the same. Choose gold if silver plating irritates your lip or you prefer its surface feel.
04Is this a good beginner mouthpiece?
Not the obvious first choice. The deep E cup rewards steady air. In this series the 13, with its rounder rim and C cup, is the student pick.
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.
