Detail 01
.674-inch (17.12 mm) cup diameter
At the small end of the Standard Series range. A compact rim helps control and centring before it helps raw volume.
Product detailSKU #1275776903964
SchilkeStandard Series Cornet Mouthpiece Group II in Gold 15 Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated Schilke 15 cornet mouthpiece, .674-inch cup, 26 throat. A medium all-around size for a player who wants one piece to cover most playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Cornet players wanting a single do-everything size
- Players who prefer free-blowing response over added resistance
- Moving off a stock mouthpiece to a known reference size
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing a shallow cup for high-register work
- Trumpet receivers — this is a cornet shank
- Anyone still experimenting; the plating premium is steep
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
26 throat
The common Schilke cornet throat. Blowing resistance sits in the middle — not tight, not wide open.
Detail 03
Standard rim, not a number 4
Rounder than the 15C4's semi-flat rim. More flexibility between registers, less lip support over a long set.
Detail 04
Cornet shank
Cornet receivers are shorter and narrower than trumpet. This will not seat correctly in a trumpet.
Detail 05
Gold plating
Finish only. Cup, rim and throat match the standard 15, so the playing dimensions are unchanged.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cornet only — a trumpet receiver will not take this shank
- 02Sold on its own; no pouch, brush or case included
- 03If endurance is the issue, the 15C4 is the same diameter with a semi-flat rim
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a trumpet?
No. It's a cornet mouthpiece and the shank is shorter and narrower than a trumpet receiver takes. Buy a trumpet model instead.
02How does the 15 compare to the 16?
The 16 is slightly wider at .677 inch versus .674, and blows fuller. The 15 is the tighter, more controlled of the two, with the same 26 throat.
03Is the 15 a good first upgrade?
It works as a general-purpose size with clear, free-blowing response. The gold plating pushes the price well past what a first mouthpiece needs to cost.
04What does a 26 throat mean?
It's the drill size of the hole below the cup, and it sets how much resistance you feel. 26 is Schilke's standard for cornet — middle of the road.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
21 detailsOther
- 15
- 17.12mm, .674 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. An excellent all-around mouthpiece which offers a free blowing, clear sound.
- 16
- 17.20mm, .677 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This medium-large diameter mouthpiece produces a full, free blowing quality.
- 17
- 17.33mm, .682 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. A compromise of all the medium characteristics, this mouthpiece is an excellent medium to large diameter mouthpiece.
- 18
- 17.52mm, .690 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. The high point being nearer to the center makes this mouthpiece feel smaller than it is. The standard characteristics produce a rich, brilliant tone.
- 19
- 17.65mm, .695 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. The C cup, number 3 rim and standard c-backbore are similar to the model 20 but with a slightly smaller diameter.
- 20
- 17.78 mm, .700 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This large diameter is for the robust embouchure. Original mouthpiece of choice for Renold O. Schilke.
- 22
- 18.03mm, .710 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Similar to the model 20 but with a larger inside diameter.
- 24
- 18.29mm, .720 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Our largest cup diameter offered. This mouthpiece provides a huge volume of sound.
- 15a4
- 17.14mm, .675 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. Same as the 15A4a but with a larger c-backbore for an open feel.
- 16b4
- 17.20mm, .677 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Same as the model 16C4 except the shallower, medium-small B cup offers more resistance, providing a brighter quality of sound. The 16B4 is an excellent choice for Eb trumpet when a player requires a bigger rim diameter.
- 18c3d
- 17.52mm, .690 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Similar in dimension to the model 18 but with a larger d-backbore producing a large, teutonic tone.
- 16c4
- 17.20mm, .677 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Similar to the 16 in dimensions, this mouthpiece offers a number 4 semi-flat rim for a more traditional feel and increased endurance.
- 17d4
- 17.33mm, .682 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This mouthpiece includes a deeper D cup and number 4 semi-flat rim for improved endurance.
- 15c4
- 17.14mm, .675 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This mouthpiece is similar to the model 15 but with the number 4 semi-flat rim for increased endurance.
- 17d4d
- 17.33mm, .682 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. A larger blowing mouthpiece than the 17D4 because of the increase d-backbore.
- 16c2
- 17.20mm, .677 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This model offers the same options as the model 16, but instead offers a number 2 rim for increased flexibility.
- 15a4a
- 17.14mm, .675 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. A larger diameter mouthpiece with a shallow A cup and tight a-backbore for upper register playing. Number 4 semi-flat rim offers comfort in upper register.
- 18b4
- 17.52mm, .690 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Ideal for a classical player looking for a commercial sound, the medium shallow cup and semi-flat rim provide resistance and comfort for upper register playing. Cup shape offers some sparkle in the sound with enough volume for tone.
- 20d2d
- 17.73mm, .698 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Similar to the model 20 in diameter but includes a larger D style cup, number 2 semi-round rim and larger d-backbore.
- 17b4
- 17.33mm, .682 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Well suited for the player looking for a shallower cup in a larger diameter. Medium-small B cup offers more brilliance for projection with number 4 semi-flat rim for comfort.
- 15b
- 17.12mm, .674 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. With the same diameter as the model 15, this mouthpiece includes B style cup which produces a more brilliant sound than the standard model 15 mouthpiece.
