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.677" (17.20mm) cup diameter
Medium-large. More lip vibrates inside the rim, which builds volume and body but asks more of your embouchure.
Product detailSKU #1275776904291
SchilkeStandard Series Cornet Mouthpiece Group II in Silver 16 Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke model 16 cornet mouthpiece in silver: a .677" medium-large cup with standard rim, cup and backbore, for players who want more room than Group I gives.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who find .650–.670" cups cramped and want more rim area
- Sustained full-tone playing where a bigger cup carries volume
- Moving up from a Group I model without jumping to the .700" sizes
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead and high-register specialists; the shallow A cups suit that better
- Smaller embouchures — a big diameter is tiring if your lips can't fill it
- Anyone who wants extra endurance; the semi-flat 16C4 rim is built for that
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.
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Group II
Schilke's larger-diameter family, running .674" up to .720". Group I tops out around .673".
Detail 03
Standard rim, cup and backbore
No specialization in any direction. A neutral reference point to judge other models against.
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26 throat
Standard bore. Keeps some resistance so the sound centers, rather than the freer 27-throat models.
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Free-blowing character
Little back-pressure. Rewards steady air; if you're used to a tight piece, expect to move more air.
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Silver plating
The standard finish, and why this sits well under the gold-plated pieces in the same series.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch, case, or brush
- 02A .677" cup can feel tiring at first; give it a few weeks before judging
- 03The 16C4 and 16C2 share this diameter with different rim contours if the standard rim doesn't suit
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How big is the Schilke 16 compared to a 14?
The 16 is .677" versus .670" on the model 14 — a small step up in diameter, but the 16 sits in the larger Group II family.
02What's the difference between the 16 and 16C4?
Similar dimensions. The 16C4 uses a number 4 semi-flat rim for a more traditional feel and increased endurance; the 16 uses the standard rim.
03Is this too big for a student?
It's a medium-large diameter aimed at a developed embouchure. The 13 is Schilke's pick for students and developing players.
04Does it fit a trumpet?
No — this is the cornet version. Get the trumpet model 16 for a trumpet.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
21 detailsOther
- 15
- 17.12 mm, .674 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. An excellent all-around mouthpiece which offers a free blowing, clear sound.
- 16
- 17.20 mm, .677 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This medium-large diameter mouthpiece produces a full, free blowing quality.
- 17
- 17.33 mm, .682 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. A compromise of all the medium characteristics, this mouthpiece is an excellent medium to large diameter mouthpiece.
- 18
- 17.52 mm, .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
- 17.65 mm, .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
- 18.03 mm, .710 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Similar to the model 20 but with a larger inside diameter.
- 24
- 18.29 mm, .720 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Our largest cup diameter offered. This mouthpiece provides a huge volume of sound.
- 15a4
- 17.14 mm, .675 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. Same as the 15A4a but with a larger c-backbore for an open feel.
- 16b4
- 17.20 mm, .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
- 17.52 mm, .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
- 17.20 mm, .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
- 17.33 mm, .682 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This mouthpiece includes a deeper D cup and number 4 semi-flat rim for improved endurance.
- 15c4
- 17.14 mm, .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
- 17.33 mm, .682 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. A larger blowing mouthpiece than the 17D4 because of the increased backbore.
- 16c2
- 17.20 mm, .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
- 17.14 mm, .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
- 17.52 mm, .690 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Ideal for a classical player looking for a co mmercial 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
- 17.73 mm, .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
- 17.33 mm, .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
- 17.12 mm, .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.
